EUROPA NOSTRA AWARD WINNING PROJECTS IN BELGIUM
category architectural heritage
MEDALS
1980 - Boussu
Le Grand-Hornu
For the fine restoration of an early 19th century industrial complex, and its conversion into a cultural centre.
1988 - Antwerp
Butchers' Hall
For the exemplary restoration and rehabilitation of the inner city area.
1989 - Bilzen
Alden Biesen
For the superb restoration of a former Landcommandery, and its adaptation for use as a cultural centre.
1992 - Brussels
Belgian Cartoon Museum
For the contribution to the urban renewal of Brussels, by restoring the old Waucquez warehouse, originally designed by Victor Horta, and converting it into a cartoon museum.
1993 - Antwerp
Cathedral of Our Lady
For the respectful restoration and conservation of the high and lower tower, the façade and the interior of the church, including the paintings of P.P. Rubens.
1993 - Antwerp
Bourla Theatre
For the scrupulous restoration of the theatre, the harmonious renovation of the entrance hall and the preservation of the original theatre machinery still intact and functioning.
1997 - Bornem
Bornem Castle
For the magnificent restoration of the prestigious 16th century building and especially for the care taken in the natural conservation of its marvellous surrounding parkland.
1999 - Hoogstraten
The Beguinage
For the excellent restoration, employing the highest level of technical expertise, of the badly neglected ‘beguinage dwellings’ by private initiative, made possible by the imaginative creation of special leaseholds.
2002: start of the “EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS”
in the framework of the “Culture 2000 programme”
2005 - Brussels
La Maison Autrique
For the scrupulous restoration of an early masterpiece of Victor Horta, and for the creation of a scenography which pays tribute to the private architecture of Brussels and opens a door to an imaginary world.
DIPLOMAS
1979 - Bruges
City Centre
For the comprehensive restoration and revitalisation of the historic city centre.
1979 - Namur
Quartier des Brasseurs
For the fine restoration of buildings in an ancient quarter of the city and their adaptation to new uses.
1982 - Brussels
"Institut Pachéco"
For the creation of an elegant Old People's Home in a previously disfigured but historic building.
1984 - Mons
"Au Blan Levrie"
For the sensitive restoration and conversion of a 15th century gothic building into a branch-office of the Bank Brussel Lambert.
1985 - Bruges
The Maltings
For the imaginative conversion and extension, for use as flats, of late 18th century maltings.
1987 - Antwerp
The Museum of Contemporary Art
For the successful adaptation of an industrial building with Art Deco facade into a museum and cultural venue.
1987 - Mons
The Royal Academy of Music
For the considerable restoration of a former 17th century convent and its conversion into a music academy.
1988 - Antwerp
"Elzenveld Centre"
For the sensitive conversion of medieval hospital buildings to the "Elzenveld Centre", used for congress and cultural purposes.
1988 - Tournai
"Ilot des Primetiers"
For the major revitalisation of an inner city area, the "Ilot des Primetiers", creating a new music academy, and commercial and residential units.
1989 - Brussels
Former Fire Station, Place du Jeu de Balle
For the modernisation of a former 19th century fire station to provide residential and commercial accommodation.
1989 - Ghent
Court van Ryhove
For the restoration of the former Court of Ryhove which now houses the city's monument care department.
1990 - Herzele
Steenhuize Castle, Kloosterberg
For the restoration of the damaged Steenhuize Castle into a glorious high class Congress Centre.
1990 - Tournai
Five Houses
For the restoration of five houses and conversion into 15 dwellings for the elderly.
1991 – Enghien
The stables of the castle of Enghien and the Jonas house
For the exemplary restoration of the entry portal of the Jonas House and the stables of the Castle of Enghien, giving it a European cultural character.
1991 - Mons
Grand-Place
For the intelligent renovation and careful restoration of six buildings on the main town square in the centre of Mons.
1992 - Tournai
Centre Julien Wlomainck
For the scrupulous restoration of the former episcopal seminary of Tournai (1688) and the conversion into a cultural centre and a home for the elderly.
1992 - Leuven
Van Dale College
For the conscientious restoration and the re-accommodation of students, as intended by the founder, Pieter van Dale, in 1569.
1994 - Antwerp
"Help U Zelve"
For the scholarly and painstaking restoration of the facade of the former liberal community house "Help U Zelve", one of Antwerp’s most important Art Nouveau buildings.
1994 - Bruges
Ezelpoort
For the sensitive restoration and repair of a medieval gatehouse and its 17th century additions and the reconstruction of the adjacent bridges.
1994 - Brussels
Hôtel Janssens
For the remarkable renovation of the Janssens mansion, one of the masterpieces of the architect Paul Hankar, carefully respecting the original designs.
1996 - Laarne
Laarne Castle
For the restoration of the Castle, with full respect for its historic context, which was completed in 1996 with work on the mediaeval chapel and its period murals, and the enhancement of its surroundings: the orchard, meadows, alleys and moats.
1997 – Bruges, Sint-Michiels
Gamekeeper's House
For the exemplary and conscientious private initiative which authentically restored the gamekeeper's house, located in the domain "De Rode Poort".
1998 - Bruges
Tower of the Saint Salvator Cathedral
For the meticulous and respectful restoration of the Saint Salvator Cathedral Tower as a whole and for the discovery and repair of the 13th century windows.
1999 – Brussels
The Royal Saint Hubert Galleries
For the skilful repair of the glass ceiling panels and the renovation of the interior facades, restoring the spatial and luminous quality of the galleries, exceptional testimony of the 19th century sensibility.
2000 - Antwerp
Het Brantijser (UFSIA)
For the exemplary restoration of this historically important complex of the 16th century undertaken with honesty and clarity.
2001 - Beez-Namur
Les Moulins de la Meuse
For the imaginative rehabilitation of an important industrial structure in a critical urban and panoramic setting and for its adaptation for public functions.
2001 - Antwerp
Restoration of a Virgin statue (as example for all the Virgin statues)
For the great care given to those works of art, which form an important part of the city’s religious architecture and traditions and the restoration’s sensitivity for the past.
2001 - Brussels
Hôtel Wielemans
For the outstanding technical and scientific research and conservation of specific materials required for the restoration of a rare example of an Andalusian inspired Art Deco building.
2001 - Jodoigne
Ferme de l’Abbaye de «La Ramée»
For the exemplary conservation of an important complex of buildings, archard and gardens that gives the outmost respect to the history and natural characteristics of the site.
2002: start of the “EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS”
in the framework of the “Culture 2000 programme”
2002 - Mechelen
De Cellekens
For the private initiative leading to the careful and sensitive restoration of a courtyard complex, and the creation of its central garden.
2003 - Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek
«Hertboom» Windmill
For a painstaking and sensitive restoration of an 18th century open foot, wooden post windmill by its determined owner.
2004 - Brussels
La Maison de Verre
For the renovation of a paradigm of the innovative and pragmatic architecture of the 1930s accomplished with great efficiency and respecting the simplicity of the original concept.
2005 - Lissewege-Bruges
Grange de l’Abbaye de Ter Doest
For the meticulous restoration of the complex timber framework of a rare 14th century monumental Cistercian barn through the application of traditional techniques.
Category Collections of Works of Art
2002: start of the “EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS”
in the framework of the “Culture 2000 programme”
DIPLOMA
2004 - Brussels
Archives d’Architecture Moderne
For a rare collection of over three million documents related to the work of 325 Belgian architects by a non-profit organisation, and for the considerable results achieved through private commitment.
Category dedicated service to heritage conservation
MEDALS OF HONOUR
2001 - Prof. Jean Barthélemy
2002: start of the “EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS”
in the framework of the “Culture 2000 programme”
2003 - Prof. Marcel van Jole
MEDAL
2003 - Count Daniel Le Grelle
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