Title: Handelsbeurs Antwerpen : past & present /
Authors: Ottomer, Tanguy, 1981-; Ceulemans, Hadewijch, 1982-; Logan, Sandy
Year: 2020
Subjects: Nieuwe Beurs (Antwerp, Belgium) History.; Nieuwe Beurs (Antwerp, Belgium); Historic buildings Conservation and restoration Belgium Antwerp.; Public buildings Remodeling for other use Belgium Antwerp.; Stock exchanges Belgium Antwerp History.; Stock exchanges; Historic buildings Conservation and restoration; Public buildings Remodeling for other use; Hotels Design and construction; Antwerp (Belgium) Buildings, structures, etc.; Belgium Antwerp
Abstract: The Handelsbeurs plays a prominent role in the history of Antwerp. It was the place where the Antwerp Academy was founded in 1664, and where people gathered for centuries to trade, make agreements or, later, buy and sell shares. In 1997 the building lost its function as a fair, but several events were still organized, such as the fashion shows of the Fashion Academy. The building was empty for a long time from 2003, but today a glorious future awaits again: a luxury hotel will open its doors in the spring of 2019. As an ode to the rich history of the building, and on the occasion of the opening of the renovated building and hotel, Tanguy Ottomer wrote this book, with unique images and testimonials.