Kasteel Hens

The Kasteel Hens building combines brick and sandstone materials in its construction, following the principles of Flemish neo-renaissance architecture with symmetrical facades and decorative elements.

Architect Jaak Van der Gucht designed this municipal building in 1910, incorporating traditional Belgian construction methods and architectural elements from the region's past.

The structure carries the designation of vastgesteld bouwkundig erfgoed, marking its status as protected architectural heritage within the Belgian preservation system.

Located at coordinates 51.392014, 4.599067, the building functions as the administrative center for Wuustwezel, handling municipal services and governmental operations.

The building represents an early 20th-century adaptation of renaissance architectural principles, executed through local materials and construction techniques specific to northern Belgium.

Location: Wuustwezel

Inception: 1910

Architects: Jaak Van der Gucht

Architectural style: Flemish neo-renaissance architecture

Made from material: brick, sandstone

Address: Gemeentepark 1

GPS coordinates: 51.39201,4.59907

Latest update: May 27, 2025 16:31