De Boerentoren: Verhaal van een icoon

Johan Op de Beeck, Tanguy Ottomer, Paul Verbraeken

The Phoebus Foundation & Hannibal, 2024

€59,00

Since 1931, the Boerentoren has been a majestic eye-catcher on the Antwerp skyline. As the first skyscraper in Europe, it is much more than a building: it symbolizes innovation, courage and pride. Its rich history also makes it a silent witness to the many historical events that have shaped not only Antwerp but also Flanders and Belgium.

This beautifully illustrated book focuses on the Boerentoren. Historical author Johan Op de Beeck sketches Antwerp before its construction, while the public historians of Geheugen Collectief reveal the multifaceted history of the architectural icon based on new archive material. City guide Tanguy Ottomer and others add personal anecdotes from people who lived and worked in the Boerentoren. Together with previously unpublished photos, these stories bring the building to life in all its glory.

Let yourself be carried away on a journey through the history of the Boerentoren, an architectural masterpiece that has fascinated and inspired for almost a century. IN DUTCH! ENGLISH VERSION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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ISBN: 9789464366969

352 pages, illustrated, 36 x 25,2 cm, hardcover, Dutch (English version available upon request)