In-depth & behind the scenes architecture tours (e.g. Krook) - FROM SEPTEMBER 2020 ONWARDS

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Krook - New Landmark in Ghent
Krook
Something to reflect upon in the new year !
Universiteitsforum (UFO) - arch. De Geyter & Beel
Boekentoren by Henry van de Velde
Boekentoren by Henry van de Velde

Due to corona measures, these tours will not resume before september 2020!

 

Woven in between ancient buildings of the medieval city center, contemporary 'temples' arise. Local architects with names that resonate far beyond Belgium as there are Robbrecht, Daem & Van Hee (Stadshal/renovation Boekentoren), Stéphane Beel (UFO), Coessee & Goris (Krook), construct new landmarks alongside the river Scheldt. On top of that there's the iconic 'Boekentoren/Book Tower' of interbellum artist Henry van de Velde...

Several options:

- 2h, behind the scenes visit of new city library/landmark 'Krook' by local architects Coesee & Goris & Pritzker price winners RCR Arquitectes: € 275,00 (Vat, taxes & fees included) - max. 20p/guide

- 3h contemporary architecture walk alongside the Scheldt, including a behind the scenes visit of or 'the Krook' (Coussée & Goris & Pritzker price winners RCR Arquitectes) : € 450,00 (vat, taxes and fees included) - max. 20p/guide

- 3h contemporary architecture walk alongside the Scheldt, including a behind the scenes visit of the 'Boekentoren/Book Tower', interbellum landmark by Henry van de Velde: € 550,00 (Vat, taxes and fees included) - max. 20p/guide

- 4h, contemporary architecture walk alongside the Scheldt, including a behind the scenes visit of the 'Boekentoren/Book Tower' and the Krook: € 750,00 (Vat, taxes, fees included) - max. 20p/ guide

Included:

- Professional organization

- A private tour, a tour just for you by a fluently English speaking, licensed, local, specialized Ghent-Authentic guide

- Tips & tricks to make the most out of your stay in Ghent

TO BOOK:send an email to info@ghent-authentic.com, we confirm, you pay and you are all set.

 

Comments

on 09 Dec 2019 11:20.

Good morning Joy, We’ve now

Good morning Joy, We’ve now returned from a fabulous weekend in Ghent. We just wanted to say thank you to yourself for organising the tour and Kathleen and Kristel for being such great tour guides. The Krook is a beautiful building with a really interesting story! The tour was a great start to our weekend in the city. Thanks again! L. Hargreaves & A. Evans - Coordinators XCO2 Energy London - Contemporary architecture Krook - 29/11/2019
on 28 Nov 2019 15:49.

Hi Kristel, Thanks, yes, we

Hi Kristel, Thanks, yes, we all enjoyed the flash visit and especially the nice presented tour! It was great, we will recommend it to others as well. (Be careful, you might need to learn some Japanese) S. Boc - Takenaka Europe GmbH - Architecture/Engineering - Private Architecture Tour Krook - 4/10/2019
on 18 Jun 2019 16:00.

Dear Joy, we were all very

Dear Joy, we were all very enthusiastic about the guided tours. Both guides had extensive, versatile knowledge. The tours were prepared with great care and creativity. Everything else than standard. Many thanks for that! Best regards, C. Jänicke - University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart - architecture tour - May 29th 2019
on 07 Feb 2019 15:04.

Hi Joy Thank you for your

Hi Joy Thank you for your email, and many thanks for organising the tour a few weeks ago - I have had some very positive feedback about it, and about Ghent in general. Please can you also pass my thanks and best wishes on to Kathleen and Valerie. Best wishes and have a very happy Christmas! J. Robertson - Manchester School of Architecture - architecture tour at the Krook - November 29th 2018

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