Reg.Nr. 87-B/05

Museum of Contemporary Art, Antwerp

Restoration of an ancient silo and its Art Deco façade. The building houses now the M HKA museum of contemporary art. All the dark areas are used for functions which need no day light.
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Project details

Title:Museum of Contemporary Art, Antwerp
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: Belgium
Town: Antwerp (Flanders)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Grain silo
Actual use:Museum, event venue
Built: 19th-20th century
The Jury's citation: "For the successful adaptation of an industrial building with Art Deco facade into a museum and cultural venue"
GPS:51°12'41.3"N 4°23'24.1"E
Web, Links:

www.muhka.be/

Description:
Restoration of an ancient silo and its Art Deco façade. The building houses now the M HKA museum of contemporary art. All the dark areas are used for functions which need no day light.