Museum aan de Stroom in Antwerp, Belgium

May 25, 2011 Category: Cultural, Public Buildings

The Museum aan de Stroom designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architecten bv is located in Antwerp, Belgium. The exhibition spaces are located at the building’s core and are connected by a walkway and escalators that will remain open to the public when the museum is closed. On the top floor, the building houses a fine dining restaurant, event space and viewing terrace.

The turbulent history of Antwerp’s Eilandje district is captured in the minor details sewn into the MAS. A mottled pattern of metal ornaments veil the facade in the shape of hands – the official symbol of the city of Antwerp. In 1568, one of the municipality’s most important buildings – the economic seat and warehouse of the Hansa towns, the Hansahuis – was constructed where the MAS stands today, over time becoming an iconic landmark in the local area.

Museum aan de Stroom design by Neutelings Riedijk Architecten bv