Centrum Boulevards in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
The Royal Flemish Theatre / Das Königliche Flämische Theater
Le Théâtre Royal Flamand / De Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
1. The Royal Flemish Theatre Marker - English and German side
This typical Flemish Neo-renaissance building was designed by J. Baes to offer a permanent location to the Flemish Theatre ("Vlaamse Schouwburg"). Inaugurated in 1887, the theatre in fact was housed in the former arsenal (end of the XVIII century), whose neo-classical facade can be seen at the back of the building. J. Baes's project is typical of metallic architecture, and is a prototype of functional theatre design, featuring a very sophisticated evacuation and protection system. In 1955, however, a fire devastated the inside of the theatre... Only the master staircase and the foyer were spared.
J. Baes baute dieses für die flämische Neo-Renaissance typische Gebäude als Heimbühne für das flämische Theater ("Vlaamse Schouwburg"). Bei dem 1887 eingeweihten Theater handelt es sich eigentlich um das einer neuen Zweckbestimmung zugeführten ehemaligen Arsenal (Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts), dessen neoklassizistische Fassade auf der Gebäuderückseite zu sehen ist. Das Projekt von J. Baes vereint Metallarchitektur und funktionelles
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Ce bâtiment typique du style néo-Renaissance flamande a été construit d'après les plans de J. Baes afin d'offrir un lieu spécifique au "Vlaamse Schouwburg". Inauguré en 1887, le théâtre résulte en fait de la réaffectation de l'ancien arsenal (fin XVIII s.), dont la façade néoclassique est visible à l'arrière du bâtiment. Le projet de J. Baes est un modèle d'architecture métallique et de théâtre fonctionnel au système d'évacuation et de protection incendile très élaboré... En 1955 pourtant, le feu ravagea l'intérieur du théâtre. Seuls furent épargnés l'escalier d'honneur et le foyer.
Dit typisch Vlaams neorenaissance gebouw werd naar plannen van J. Baes verwezenlijkt om een vast onderkomen te bieden aan de Vlaamse Schouwburg. In feite werd hierbij gebruik gemaakt van het vroegere Arsenaal (einde XVIII eeuw), waarvan de neoklassieke gevel nog zichtbaar is achteraan de schouwburg. Dit ontwerp van J. Baes is een echt voorbeeld van metaalarchitectuur en tevens van een functioneel opgevatte schouwburg met een sterk ontwikkeld ontruimings- en brandbeveiligingssysteem. Toch
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
2. The Royal Flemish Theatre Marker - French and Dutch side
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 50° 51.334′ N, 4° 21.138′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Centrum Boulevards. Marker is at the intersection of Lakensestraat and Quai aux Pierres de Taille, on the right when traveling south on Lakensestraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7, Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Première Usine à Gaz du Continent / First Gas Factory on the Continent (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage / Church of Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Emile Jacqmain (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Adolphe Max (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Monument: au Pigeon Soldat / aan de Oorlogs Duif / to the War Pigeons (1914-1918) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Le Passage du Nord / De Noord-Passage / The Northern Gallery / Die Nord-Passage (approx. half a kilometer away); Rue du Chien Marin / Zeehondstraat / “Sea Dog” Street (approx.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
3. The Royal Flemish Theatre and Marker
The marker is visible here mounted to the pole with the red “Do Not Enter” sign.
Also see . . . Royal Flemish Theatre (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Royal Flemish Theatre (Dutch: Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg, abbreviated KVS, French: Théâtre royal flamand) is a theatre in Brussels, Belgium. It is the anchor of the Flemish theatre company in Brussels, which aims to promote professional theatre in the Dutch language in Belgium and abroad. A place is also made for dance, poetry, music and temporary exhibitions.(Submitted on June 2, 2023.)
The theatre is located in the Quays Quarter, where the inner port of the City of Brussels was located until the end of the 19th century. Its main facade is located on the Rue de Laeken/Lakensestraat...
Collections ND Photo., circa 1903
4. The Royal Flemish Theatre
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
