Reg.Nr. 2000/BE/01

"Het Brantijser", Antwerpen

Located in the centre of Antwerp, UFSIA (University of Antwerp) has restored two patrician's mansions known as 'Den Grooten Sot' and 'Het Brantijser', situated at Sint-Jacobsmark:t 11 and 13, in order to accommodate its adult education and lifelong leaming programmes. Due to the ...
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Project details

Title:"Het Brantijser", Antwerpen
Entr. year: 2000
Result:Diploma
Country: Belgium
Town: Antwerpen
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Single-family mansions; headquarter of the Gendarmerie; school; warehouse
Actual use:Educational institution
Built: 16th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Luc Fornoville, Architect (Berchem - BE); Marc Vanecke, Architect (Wilrijk - BE)
The Jury's citation: "For the exemplary restoration and renovation of this historically important complex of 16th century buildings undertaken with honesty and clarity"
GPS:51°13'13.9"N; 4°24'38.9"E

Description:
Located in the centre of Antwerp, UFSIA (University of Antwerp) has restored two patrician's mansions known as 'Den Grooten Sot' and 'Het Brantijser', situated at Sint-Jacobsmark:t 11 and 13, in order to accommodate its adult education and lifelong leaming programmes. Due to the great diversity and complexity of these premises and their rich history, this restoration project was an extremely varied assignment. Time and again, one had to consider how historical reality could be preserved and reappraised despite the weather-beaten state of the buildings. The premises were given a new purpose, while they also had to meet certain standards regarding comfort and safety. New elemenrs, with a recognisable conremporary design, harmonise with the original setting.