Coming of Age

The exhibition Coming of Age presents an overview of the most sensational architectural competitions in Flanders and Brussels in the 1980s,1990s and 2000s.

Through original documents and objects, both from our own collection and from the archives of participating architects, organisers and other involved parties, you'll discover the story behind a number of striking architectural competitions. The materialstill appeals to the imagination today and illustrates the richness of ideas that a competition can spark, even when they are not implemented. Putting the project proposals in the spotlight once again highlights afresh both the ambitions if the questions asked, and the ingenuity and drive of the designers in every competition. Together these offer an insight into aa burgeoning architectural culture.