RIMOWA’s Journey through the Iconic House of Jozef Schellekens
As a tribute to the importance of art, design and architecture of our modernist heritage, RIMOWA, a brand that is part of the LVMH group, takes you on a journey through the iconic house of Belgian modernist architect Jozef Schellekens. Located in Turnhout, Antwerp province, this listed property, both inside and out is one of […]
The Home Continues to Inspire
A beautiful article in the weekend supplement ‘Citta’ of the Gazet van Antwerpen – March 16, 2024
Peter and Sarah Schellekens Visit the (Grand)Parental Home
Peter Bernaerts writes the following: Homely brick modernism, it seems contradictory. What was quickly described by the general public, especially in the mid-1930s in Turnhout, as cool and distant, is not what the Schellekens house is at all. The two-family dwelling, of which one part can be visited with the gifted narrator, son Peter Schellekens, […]
Homes for Modernists
The house of architect Jozef Schellekens is given an honorable place in the book ‘Homes for Modernists’, published by Lannoo Publishers. Special thanks to Thijs Demeulemeester and Jan Verlinde for the beautiful reportage. Since the house was renovated in 2012 under the direction of his grandson, architect Luc Vanhout, on the occasion of ‘Turnhout, Cultural […]
A Visit by Herita
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, we organized a number of exclusive, paid activities in exceptional monuments for Herita members. More info:https://www.openmonumentendag.be/agenda/ledenactiviteitenhttps://www.openmonumentendag.be/de-kleinzoon-van-de-architect-leidt-je-rond-bij-woning-schellekens-een-avant-gardistische-parel-de
Living in the Turnhout School
“With his own house on Steenweg op Mol, architect Jozef Schellekens introduced modernism to the Campine region in the 1930s. Since December, Jef Vanhout, great-grandson of Schellekens, and Kaat Verbruggen, from flower studio Ellis, have been living with their two young sons in part of the iconic building.” Read the full article from CittA (Gazet […]
A Knack Weekend and Ar-Tur Bicycle Tour
“REPORT – On Sunday, June 17, 2018, one hundred architecture enthusiasts from all over Belgium descended upon what Knack Weekend ‘once called the mecca of innovative architecture’. Four examples of progressive architecture in Turnhout were visited by bicycle. With attention paid to both stories from the past and challenges for the future.“ https://centrum.ar-tur.be/2018/07/03/verslag-fietsen-langs-vernieuwende-architectuur
Open Monuments Day & the Festival of Architecture
The Schellekens residence was open for viewing during Open Monuments Day as part of the Festival of Architecture. It was an ideal opportunity for individual visitors. When: Sunday, September 10 Visitors are asked to register via this registration form:https://www.vai.be/nl/inschrijvingsformulier-rondleiding-architectenwoning-jozef-schellekens More information:www.openmonumentendag.bewww.festivalvandearchitectuur.be
A Visit from the Interbellum Non-Profit Organization
On Saturday, May 13, we had the pleasure of welcoming some enthusiastic members of the vzw Interbellum from Ghent to the residence, under the guidance of Hilde Cornelis from Ar-Tur. Once again, new souls were won over for this young heritage. Photos by Niek Vermeulen
A Visit by the International Jury of Moov 2017
The International jury of MOOOV 2017 visits the Schellekens residence.