The glass canopy is designed to protect the authentic front porch sculptures designed by Rubens for his home and studio in Antwerp. As part of this project, both the porch and the garden pavilion were restored. To ensure the protection against stone erosion and pollution, it was decided to protect the porch with a glass canopy.
Europa Nostra is committed to the preservation and promotion of cultural and natural heritage. Among other things, the jury praised “the glass canopy designed with great sensitivity and respect for the portico with the sculpture that also appears in the paintings of Rubens, an artist of European and even world significance”.
Europa Nostra Award