Church of St. Augustine

Church of St. Augustine is a religious building in the Art Deco style located in Forest, Belgium, constructed from reinforced concrete. It features a Greek cross floor plan within a circular form and reaches a height of 54 meters.

The building was completed in 1935 by architects Leon Guiannotte and André Watteyne, replacing an older chapel from the early 1900s. This new construction marked a shift away from traditional forms in religious architecture.

The church is named after Saint Augustine and reflects the spiritual importance this saint held for the local community. Today, visitors can see how the building shapes the character of the square and serves as a gathering point for the neighborhood.

The church is located at Place de l'Altitude Cent and is easy to reach on foot. The building underwent major restoration work between 1996 and 1998 to repair water damage in the concrete structure.

The bell tower platform offers views of the surrounding neighborhoods from a height of about 100 meters. This elevated position makes the building a geographical reference point in Forest.

Location: Forest

Inception: 1936

Architects: Léon Guiannotte

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture, Art Deco

Website: http://sarmentsforestois.be

GPS coordinates: 50.81663,4.33674

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08