Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind of Studio Libeskind designs a new modern extension to the notable Boerentoren tower located in Antwerp, Belgium.
This tower is transforming into a 'public space for art' and it was announced by the studio to a Flemish broadcaster VRT, stating that "In its day the Boerentoren was an unprecedented art deco design, just like the Empire State Building in New York, where I live. It was a private building with flats and offices. Today we are transforming the entire complex into a public space for art." The restoration work has begun and notably, it will not exceed the cathedral height. It will also add a glass tower to the back side of the elevated surface.
Image Credit: Studio Libeskind
What's Driving This Trend
- Art Deco Revival
- Opportunities to modernize classic art deco design styles for new builds.
- Public Space Investment
- Urban areas are seeing more investment in public art and cultural spaces.
- Architectural Restoration
- Restoration work to modernize historical buildings is on the rise.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Opportunities for architects to create visually striking designs for historical restorations.
- Art & Culture
- Increased investment in public art spaces is creating new opportunities for artists and cultural institutions.
- Real Estate
- Developers can capitalize on the trend of modernizing historical buildings into public art spaces to attract new tenants and visitors.
