In the current design practice, Belgian architects have explored another subtle possibility outside of the international trend: serenity, rationality, humility, but also contains some vague religious humanism, harmonizing the organic order and stimulating the vitality of individual life. They create and express themselves with a unique self-perception, which seems to be independent from the world, but occupies a place in it.

Unlike other itineraries, this trip was planned with the intention of emphasizing on-site presence, practical significance, and an intimate “empathy” with the perception of place. We focus on three Belgian architectural and interior design firms and six cutting-edge art studios, exploring the logic and social significance of their work through their strategies of adapting to the site, its history, its environment, its contemporary aesthetics, and its spatial and functional attributes.

From March 21st to March 27th, 2025, for 7 days and 6 nights  journey, you can join YINJISPACE to go deeper into the “place” itself, to experience, perceive, and learn how Belgian art and luxury housing are fused, and how individuality differs based on the overall coordination of the site's environment. From Antwerp to Brussels, we communicate and exchange ideas with masters of luxury housing design, interior architects, curators, furniture designers and artists of different social attributes, and perhaps we can get a glimpse of the aesthetic logic and social significance behind things.

①Belgium Art Mansion Tour, from Antwerp to Brussels, across 4 cities, focusing on 3 Belgian architectural interior design firms (Glenn Sestig, Frederic Kielemoe, Edward Weysen), visiting 6 mansions;

②In-depth study of 6 art fields: geometric furniture, sculptural furniture, woodwork furniture, painting art, sculpture art, silver jewelry art. Focus on 6 Belgian contemporary artists (Arno Declercq, Daniel De Belder, Ben Storms, Ileana Moro, Marius Ritiu, Catherine Rochtus);

③A visit to Cedric Etienne's studio to experience the “Exclusive Meditation” program;

④2 classic architectural visits: the Kanaal neighborhood of Axel Vervoordt, the famous wabi-sabi master (gallery, private apartment visit), and Winery VV, the winery of Vincent Van Duysen, the master architect (founder's sharing, wine tasting, VIP lounge visit).

⑤Stay at 3 hotels, including August Hotel (Vincent Van Duysen), 1898 Post Office Hotel (Geraldine Dohogne), La Réserve Hotel (Glenn Sestig);

⑥Set up dining at 7 (estates, private artists' homes, galleries, luxury hotels).

Glenn Sestig, born in 1968 in Ghent, Belgium, graduated from the Henri Van De Velde Academy in Antwerp and founded Glenn Sestig Architects in 1999. With a focus on minimalism and a mastery of architectural lines, proportions and perspective, Glenn Sestig Architects often adopts a unique approach to design, shaping and presenting a spiritual work that is fluid and in tune with the local human environment.

Frederic Kielemoes, a Belgian interior architect, is known for his signature minimalist design style. With a design philosophy of “less is more”, he explores the unique expression of light, space, emotion and place, utilizing natural light to create a more elegant minimalist context.

WE-S Architects is an architectural practice established in 2008 by founders Lore De Baere and Edward Weysen, which has built a strong reputation with both private and public clients. With a down-to-earth approach to designing built and unbuilt spaces, it searches for interfaces between buildings and their surroundings, between architecture and landscape.

Arno Declercq is a Belgian designer and art dealer known for his simple and functional furniture designs, crafted to harmonize with contemporary sustainable lifestyles.Declercq's furniture is made from a rich palette of natural materials, including wood, leather, and stone, which blends seamlessly with different environments while retaining its unique essence and character.

Ileana Moro is a Costa Rican-born multidisciplinary artist currently residing in Antwerp, Belgium.Moro's artwork is recognized primarily for her dark-toned paintings that reveal depths and layers of experience as an instinctive relationship between the unseen and the emotions of her daily life.

Marius Ritiu is a sculptor, painter and storyteller whose creations question notions of nationality, borders and nationalism.Marius's work often uses copper as a physical material to connect the world. In his work, he connects chemical elements to human history and the universe through alchemy.

Daniel De Belder, an artist of the Axel Vervoordt family royalty, creates his work by allowing inspiration to begin with a piece of wood given to them by nature, most often a tree knocked down by a storm or at the end of its life cycle, using an adaptive approach to the process, which means taking into account the characteristics and possibilities revealed. This makes each one unique and full of soul.

Ben Storms is a Belgian designer and craftsman who thinks in terms of materials. By using state-of-the-art technology, he transforms them into mesmerizing shapes that are unexpected.Ben Storms is equally adept at thinking and making. As a stonemason, sculptor and woodworker, he has perfected his craft. In his practice, he often combines traditional techniques with high-tech processes to create one-of-a-kind sculptural furniture.

In Catherine's workshop, the alchemy of various metals unfolds before your eyes. She breathes life into raw materials, transforming cuttlefish bones and fish skeletons into exquisite jewelry. Cuttlefish bones are carefully carved into intricate molds that add a touch of organic texture to the polished surfaces of her jewelry pieces. The texture of the material falls on the jewelry and also bears the stamp of ancient craftsmanship and modern innovation.

Cédric Etienne is an interior architect, stage designer and curator of stillness He is also the founder of Studio Corkinho, a multidisciplinary dimensional design company based in Antwerp.

Interested individuals can inquire by calling 008618516033254 or adding the official WhatsApp at 08618516033254. Additionally, you may send your requirements to the email address: mia@yinjispace.com.

For a group of 3 or more participants, each person will receive a discount of 500CNY.

If a group consists of 5 or more participants, each person will enjoy a discount of 800CNY.

Returning participants who have attended 2-5 trips will receive a discount of 500CNY, and starting from the 6th trip, the discount increases to over 1000CNY. Note that discounts offered by items 1 and 2 do not stack, but item 3 can be combined with either of them.

Hotel Notes:

The listed hotels in the itinerary are based on double occupancy, with room assignments arranged randomly according to the order of registration. If a participant experiences poor sleep quality, it is recommended to upgrade to a single room. The price difference for the upgraded room is to be borne by the participant.

Visa Notes:

The passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining after the trip concludes and should have 2 blank visa pages (excluding observation pages). YINJISPACE only collects passports on behalf of participants. The approval of the visa application is at the discretion of the consulate. Any losses (including, but not limited to, self-booked flights or hotel reservations) incurred due to visa rejection are the responsibility of the visa applicant. Once the visa application is submitted, the visa fees are non-refundable, with a processing time of 6-8 weeks.

Insurance Notes:

The insurance provided for this trip is only applicable to participants holding passports issued by mainland China. Participants holding non-mainland China passports are required to purchase their own insurance (self-provided insurance). Any risks and losses incurred due to opting out of insurance coverage will be the responsibility of the participant.