Flagey. Ocean liner and sound factory, guided tour

Architecture and acoustics in harmony The iconic radio building at the ever-bustling Flagey Square was constructed between 1935 and 1938 as a progressive "sound factory" for the Nationaal Instituut for Radio Broadcasting. Architect Joseph Diongre gave the complex its characteristic shape of a stately ocean liner, a concept that made an international impression due to its innovative architecture, exceptional functionality, and groundbreaking acoustics. A look behind the scenes Today we know the building as Flagey, a lively cultural center. It houses not only concert halls, studios, and meeting spaces, but also an active radio and TV station of the city broadcaster BRUZZ, which keeps the building's original purpose alive. That Dat Flagey is still standing is special in itself: due to its lamentable state, it was proposed to demolish it at the end of the 20th century. Thanks to strong public mobilization followed by a restoration, it is now a recognizable, protected, and beloved city icon that we can admire today.