Appointment as Professor at H.A.I.R.
In 1985, Paul Schellekens was appointed professor at the Higher Architecture Institute of the State (H.A.I.R.) in Antwerp
The Prix De Rome
In 1966, Paul Schellekens won the ‘Prix de Rome for Architecture’ with his design for the SHAPE site in Casteau (Hainaut). Exactly 30 years earlier, his father had earned third place for this prize.
The Start of Atelier Carli Vanhout – Paul Schellekens & Assocs.
After graduating in 1965, Paul Schellekens began his architecture career at the Carli Vanhout atelier, where he had already worked as a draftsman during the summer months. This collaboration developed into a progressive and influential body of work in which modernist principles and expressive design merged.
The Glaverbel Prize
In 1964, Paul Schellekens won the Glaverbel Prize with his design for a glass pavilion. This prize, established by the Belgian glass manufacturer Glaverbel, recognized his innovative approach to glass use in architecture and established his reputation as a creative and technically innovative designer.
National Higher Institute for Architecture and Urban Planning (N.H.I.B.S.) in Antwerp
Paul Schellekens began as a student at the National Higher Institute for Architecture and Urban Planning (N.H.I.B.S.) in Antwerp.
Lecturer at the Higher Architecture Institute of the State in Antwerp
From 1970, Paul Schellekens was affiliated as a lecturer with the Higher Architecture Institute of the State (H.A.I.R.) in Antwerp.
The End of the Collaboration with Carli Vanhout
The collaboration between Paul Schellekens and Carli Vanhout came to an end in 1986. After more than 20 years of joint projects in which they combined modernist and expressive architecture, both went their separate ways and continued their careers independently.
Paul Schellekens’ Residence
In 1969, Paul Schellekens designed his own residence at Hertenstraat 8 in Turnhout. This brutalist design is characterized by robust brickwork, a slanted roof, exposed wooden trusses and open connections between the building levels. The residence is recognised as an example of architectural heritage.
The Birth of Paul Schellekens
Paul Schellekens was born on June 6, 1939, and grew up in a house steeped in art and architecture. His father, Jozef Schellekens, was not only an architect but also a talented draftsman and painter. Paul watched with fascination as his father worked, and that creative environment laid the foundation for his own future as […]