New Urban Relics
februari 13, 2026
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'Great, useless works', Belgium is known for them, and this forgotten boarding school is a prime example.
In 1978, the ambitious plan to build a boarding school on this site was conceived. The school would consist of six separate pavilions and accommodate 105 students. The project was announced with great fanfare but quickly died an inglorious death with the bankruptcy of the contractor.
Years of bitter legal battles failed to resolve the issue, and in 1986, ownership—and thus financial responsibility—had passed to the French-speaking Community, which unfortunately lacked the resources to complete the project. The structure remained unfinished for thirty years, until three of the six pavilions were demolished in 2008.
In 2011, an attempt was made to sell the grounds and remaining buildings, but that too has remained unsuccessful to date. Over the past 40 years, the remaining pavilions have not only fallen victim to the elements, but also to thieves and vandals. Graffiti artists, in particular, came to indulge their passions and—it must be said—in some cases added a certain colorful touch to the ruins.
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