Overview

In the early 1920s, Joseph Diongre worked with other architects to build several social housing complexes in what was then known as the European Quarter (today's Maritime Quarter). Still owned by Logement Molenbeekois, some of these listed buildings, in which each architect expressed their style while taking into account the constraints of size and cost, are now in need of in-depth renovation in a district that is itself undergoing change with the development of the Tour & Taxis site. A little further away, in the Jette area, Joseph Diongre built a number of private homes, including one for his friend, the poet Jef Mennekens, in 1927: the Withuis, considered one of the capital's finest Art Deco creations, a total work of art, featuring the geometric codes of modernism, for which Joseph Diongre also designed the interior. This is a house whose restoration and renovation are due to begin soon. In collaboration with Arkadia.

Practical information

Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30

parc du square du Laekenveld, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

Meeting point: At the intersection of rue de Rotterdam and rue du Laekenveld End point: Close to tram line 51 – Woeste stop

Advance booking required.

Bookings

Select the time slot that suits you and make your reservation online.

Saturday 20/09/25 Select your time slot

• 14:00 > 16:00 FR 12 pl.
• 16:30 > 18:30 FR 20 pl.

Sunday 21/09/25 Select your time slot

• 14:00 > 16:00 FR 18 pl.
• 16:30 > 18:30 FR 18 pl.

Address
parc du square du Laekenveld, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean