Upon its completion in 1932, the Boerentoren was the first skyscraper in Belgium and the highest tower in all of Europe. Located within the historic city center of Antwerp, the Boerentoren still holds a prominent place in the city’s skyline. Our proposal for the revitalisation of this icon of the city of Antwerp is based on a sensitive historic restoration with an alternative approach to marking the changes that have occurred over the last century. The design is conceived with great respect for the existing building and is informed by a careful study of its history through original plans and photographic documentation. The aim of the project is to open up the building for art and people, making it a focal point of public life in the city. Continue reading Herzog & de Meuron
