catwalking

About the architect René Van Steenbergen Starting in 1934, architect and Beerse native René Van Steenbergen (1911–1995) designed his first homes in Beerse. Notable are the playful variations in color shades, gables, and wall openings; they represent a striking new concept in residential architecture. The architect was inspired by the Expressionist architecture of the

Since the start of the original Beverlo Camp in 1835, a number of historic churches, chapels, and places of worship have been built and furnished. This walk takes you past most of these religious sites. Some are very well known and obvious. Others have disappeared completely or partially. A few are

Pierre Jacques Goetghebuer (February 26, 1788 – May 19, 1866) was a collector from Ghent who amassed more than 4,250 prints, maps, photographs, and coins, all sharing a common theme: his hometown of Ghent. Goetghebuer studied architecture at the academy in Ghent, but hardly ever practiced this profession; only a handful