Libeskind to add modern extension to Art Deco Antwerp tower

Libeskind Antwerp 2

Art Deco building set to become a major cultural centre

Daniel Libeskind has unveiled designs for a dramatic transformation of Antwerp’s historic Boerentoren tower which would see a large contemporary extension built on its roof.

The Art Decp Boerentoren tower was one of Europe’s first skyscrapers when it was completed in 1932, with an original roof height of 88m making it among the continent’s tallest buildings.

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