Toerist Modernist

A year and a half after first ringing the bell I g

A year and a half after first ringing the bell I got to have a look inside this dream of a home: house Durieu by #jacquesdupuis #1950s #belgianmodernism
PS: I’ll be organising a tour here early March!

Another former butchers, this time turned bakery @

Another former butchers, this time turned bakery @leo_antwerp (hoping to catch it during opening hours next time) #1940s #belgianmodernism

The man, the legend #renaatbraem #1950s #belgianmo

The man, the legend #renaatbraem #1950s #belgianmodernism

Stairs and tiles: these are a few of my favourite

Stairs and tiles: these are a few of my favourite things 🥰 #gastondebruycker #1940s #belgianmodernism

Another anonymous mid century bungalow. This one s

Another anonymous mid century bungalow. This one seems to have been deserted for years but in completely original state. Apparently it’s to be torn down, fingers crossed someone saves it… #belgianmodernism

I have been obsessed with this butchers (now chees

I have been obsessed with this butchers (now cheese shop) for years and today I finally stepped inside. What a dream #eliepoupko #1960s #belgianmodernism

Nestled in the dunes lies this cosy holiday home,

Nestled in the dunes lies this cosy holiday home, architect unknown. Here’s hoping this gem gets some of the TLC it desperately needs and deserves #1960s #belgianmodernism

Visited a most remarkable house by favourite #will

Visited a most remarkable house by favourite #willyvandermeeren, difficult to photograph but here’s a glimpse #1960s #belgianmodernism

The upside to dusk setting in so early are cosy sh

The upside to dusk setting in so early are cosy shots like these #raymondvandijck #1930s #belgianmodernism

Working on the #deurne walking guide as we speak a

Working on the #deurne walking guide as we speak and it includes this wonderful building: former home of sculptor #albertpoels, designed by his son in law #hubertsemal #1960s #belgianmodernism

Such a glorious detail to me and a nostalgic remin

Such a glorious detail to me and a nostalgic reminder of 2021 and the summer (and swimming!) #josefschütz #ottodürr #hansnussbaumer #1950s #swissmodernism

Spot the differences… Maison Verley by #henrimou

Spot the differences… Maison Verley by #henrimouette #pierreszekely then (#1970s) and now #frenchmodernism

Even in the greyest of weather this chapel still h

Even in the greyest of weather this chapel still has a magical quality about it ✨ #pierreszekely #claudeguislain #1960s #frenchmodernism

The magical chapel Saint-Saulve with ceiling art t

The magical chapel Saint-Saulve with ceiling art that represents various types of gemstones #pierreszekely #1960s #frenchmodernism

Once again an anonymous facade that I’m very cur

Once again an anonymous facade that I’m very curious about (if you have more into let me know!), guessing #1960s #belgianmodernism
Edit: someone has suggested #rogerdewinter which seems very credible given the similarities with other, more well known designs

I just love the attention to detail (the door hand

I just love the attention to detail (the door handle, the stair rail, the tiles etc etc etc) in this cosy house designed by #joschabot #1930s #belgianmodernism

This sculpture by #jeanpierreghysels seems as mode

This sculpture by #jeanpierreghysels seems as modern today as it must’ve been in the #1960s #kik #charlesrimanque #leonardcassiman #renésnyers

Not sure which I love more: the joinery on the doo

Not sure which I love more: the joinery on the door, the tiles, the curved wall or the architect’s signature - all golden! #alphonsemarechal #1930s #belgianmodernism

Beautiful example of all the in situ artworks at P

Beautiful example of all the in situ artworks at Palais de Beaux Arts: sculpture by #marinomarini, bas relief by #andréhupet and painting in the far distance by #emiletainmont #josephandré #1950s #belgianmodernism

What a cheerful backdrop for meetings: mural by #g

What a cheerful backdrop for meetings: mural by #gastonbertrand at KIK #charlesrimanque #leonardcassiman #renésnyers #1960s #belgianmodernism

Ok ok last one from this dream home; the cosy hear

Ok ok last one from this dream home; the cosy heart of the house: the fireplace 🔥 #erikburrick #1950s #belgianmodernism

Front and back of the kitchen at own home of #erik

Front and back of the kitchen at own home of #erikburrick #1950s #belgianmodernism

The light was just magical today in this own house

The light was just magical today in this own house of, and also designed by, interior designer #erikburrick #1950s #belgianmodernism

Not sure which I love most: the wavy garage door,

Not sure which I love most: the wavy garage door, the pillar at the entrance or the baby riding a seahorse above the door. Actually I do: it’s definitely the baby on the seahorse #1930s #belgianmodernism

I know I know this has basically become an account

I know I know this has basically become an account on stairs but how can you resist this one at KIK?! #charlesrimanque #leonardcassiman #renésnyers

#lucienengels sure knew how to do stairs, and the

#lucienengels sure knew how to do stairs, and the combo with those breeze blocks is just 👌🏼 #1950s #belgianmodernism

Of course the home of #fridaburssens boasts severa

Of course the home of #fridaburssens boasts several of those beautiful built in cabinets #dancraet was known for - simple but perfect 🤌🏼 #1950s #belgianmodernism

Hideaway in the woods, the beautiful former home o

Hideaway in the woods, the beautiful former home of (graphic) designer #fridaburssens - of course designed by her husband #dancraet #1950s #belgianmodernism

Even as a vegetarian I couldn’t help but drool o

Even as a vegetarian I couldn’t help but drool over this butcher’s. Another example of often overlooked modernist heritage, guessing #1950s #belgianmodernism

Wouldn’t mind getting cosy around this fireplace

Wouldn’t mind getting cosy around this fireplace right now 🔥#louisgeirnaert #1960s #belgianmodernism

One of the best facades I’ve had the pleasure of

One of the best facades I’ve had the pleasure of seeing: what. A. Beauty! #joschabot #1930s #belgianmodernism

Couldn’t find any info on the architect but as g

Couldn’t find any info on the architect but as good as it gets when it comes to postwar apartment blocks, if you ask me 💙 #belgianmodernism

Even that damn fire extinguisher couldn’t take a

Even that damn fire extinguisher couldn’t take away the beauty of this gorgeous sculpture by #charlesderouck, at the entrance of the Conservatory by #josephandré #1950s #belgianmodernism

I can’t tell you anything about an architect or

I can’t tell you anything about an architect or interior designer but damn, this shop: optician with all original #1960s interior. The magic is in the details, like the mirror built into the sliding doors of that beautiful cabinet

The chandelier at Congress hall in Palais des Beau

The chandelier at Congress hall in Palais des Beaux Arts 🥺 #josephandré #1950s #belgianmodernism

Amazing AMAZING visit to the Palais des Beaux Arts

Amazing AMAZING visit to the Palais des Beaux Arts where time seems to have stood still since it was built in 1957 #josephandré #1950s #belgianmodernism
All original furniture with ceramics by #pierrecaille and windows by #louisvanlint

I simply love every detail about this building - a

I simply love every detail about this building - apart from the roof that was later added #ernestsnoeck #1930s #belgianmodernism

I love a coincidental discovery and this one was e

I love a coincidental discovery and this one was especially good (but unfortunately anonymous) #villazwaluw #1930s #belgianmodernism

I love a relief on a facade and this one has such

I love a relief on a facade and this one has such nice details (look at those earrings!) #paulstevens #1930s #belgianmodernism

The way the light streamed in through those staine

The way the light streamed in through those stained glass windows reflecting on the tiled blue floor, I would almost call it… religious 🤷🏼‍♀️ #1960s #lodeaerts #jozefdeconinck #belgianmodernism