On Thursday 24 September at 19h, Wanling Chang, Celeste Tellarini & Gianni Villa will present PAS MAL, a collection of 200 photos of Brussels by Celeste Tellarini, in our exhibition space et al., ... followed by a "Brussels Bingo"!
The event will continue as a three-day exhibition in our exhibition space.
Opening of the exhibition *DEMOT !
The opening will take place on 10 September during which all 52 entries will be exhibited, the full jury report published, and the winners publicly announced. Join us!
The exhibition will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Within the framework of Residency #003 - Corporate Skincare, a discussion was organised on Thursday 5 December, in our space et al.
For this discussion we are happy to welcome Bernard Lizin (Atelier d’Architecture de Genval), Jean-Marc Basyn (DOCOMOMO), Wouter Van Acker (ULB researcher on postmodernism) and Quentin Tournay (ULB student). The moderation was taken up by Pauline Fockedey (Nord Architecture.
| common:date | 05.12.2024 |
Postmodernism, with its eclectic ornamentation and reinterpreted historical references, has left a deep mark on Brussels’ urban landscape. This movement emerged as a reaction to modernism and the numerous demolitions that reshaped the city, while coinciding with the introduction of the first thermal regulations. However, as many buildings from this period have been transformed, demolished, or reimagined through new BMA competitions, a crucial question arises: do these buildings deserve to be recognized as heritage worth preserving?
This lecture, organized at et al. on December 5 at 7:30 PM as part of Residency #003 Corporate Skincare, explored the complex connections between modernism and postmodernism, the criteria for heritage selection and inventory, and perspectives on an architectural era that shaped the Belgian capital between 1980 and 2000.
In the introduction, Bernard Lizin from Atelier de Genval presented a selection of emblematic projects, illustrating the diversity of postmodern production in Brussels. This was followed by a lively discussion moderated by Pauline Fockedey (Nord Architecture), bringing together Jean-Marc Basyn (Urban Brussels), Wouter Van Acker (ULB researcher on postmodernism), and Quentin Tournay (ULB student). Together, they reflected on the place of these buildings in the city, their aesthetics, and their potential recognition as part of the heritage sphere.
An invitation to reflect on our relationship with postmodernism and the legacy it has left on Brussels’ urban landscape.