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Vincent Van Duysen transforms 19th-century convent into Antwerp's August hotel

The ascetic living quarters of 19th-century nuns is now host to the August hotel, which features contemporary pared-back interiors developed by Vincent Van Duysen. More

Five buildings by Belgian architect Léon Stynen that are worth visiting

Antwerp is celebrating the work of Léon Stynen, one of Belgium's greatest 20th-century architects, in a series of exhibitions and events. Here's a look at five of his most important buildings. More

Bovenbouw transforms trio of historic buildings into apartments on Antwerp's busiest shopping street

Antwerp-based studio Bovenbouw has combined three 19th-century buildings on the city's main shopping street, creating a new residential development boasting sculptural openings and coloured marble details. More

Studio Job opts for maximalism inside new Antwerp headquarters

Paint-splattered surfaces, spaghetti-print bed sheets and neon wall art all feature in Studio Job's new base in Antwerp, Belgium, in a design that founder Job Smeets describes as being "like a visual assault". More

Arjaan De Feyter combines "light and warm materials" in converted brewery apartment

Built-in wooden units and sheer, full-height curtains soften the otherwise stark interior of this apartment located within a canalside regeneration project near Antwerp. More

Antwerp co-working space by Going East encourages occupants to explore its diverse spaces

The experience of walking New York's High Line inspired the layout of Antwerp co-working space Fosbury & Sons, designed by Belgian studio Going East. More

Penthouse finished in stone and walnut tops Chipperfield's Westkaai Towers building

Belgian practice Hans Verstuyft Architects has restructured the plan and provided minimalist finishes for this penthouse apartment, located in a David Chipperfield-designed building in Antwerp. More

Zaha Hadid Architects sits rippling glass lump on top of Antwerp port building

A huge, faceted glass volume sits on the roof of the new headquarters Zaha Hadid Architects has designed for Antwerp's Port Authority (slideshow). More

Glossy green bricks lend woven texture to Belgian primary school by Areal Architecten

Glazed mint-green bricks alternate to create a basketweave pattern across the walls of this school building by Areal Architecten, which also frames a series of terraces and covered play spaces (+ slideshow). More

Game Changers exhibition will celebrate Balenciaga's influence on 20th-century fashion

An upcoming exhibition at Antwerp's Modemuseum examines how Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga changed the silhouette of women's clothing in the 20th century, and his influence on today's top fashion designers. More