Belgian Building, International Style pavilion at Virginia Union University, United States
The Belgian Building features a 161-foot tower with Art Deco bas relief panels and red tiles from Flanders alongside black slate from the Ardennes region.
Originally constructed for the 1939 New York World's Fair, the building was donated to Virginia Union University due to Belgium's occupation during World War II.
Three prominent Belgian architects, Henry van de Velde, Victor Bourgeois, and Léon Stynen, collaborated on the design, incorporating elements that represent Belgian architectural expertise.
The building complex spans 100,000 square feet in an irregular U-shape, housing athletic facilities in Barco-Stevens Hall and educational spaces for university students.
The structure contains authentic Belgian materials, including glass from the Walloon Region, making it a direct physical connection between Belgium and the United States.
Location: Richmond
Inception: 1941
Architects: Henry van de Velde, Victor Bourgeois, Léon Stynen
Architectural style: International Style
Address: Lombardy St., jct. with Brook Rd.
GPS coordinates: 37.56293,-77.44924
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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