Carré Janson, Tournai — Photography by Julien Lanoo

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Tournai, Belgium

Carré Janson

Location: Tournai, Belgium

A five-year journey following the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Carré Janson in Tournai. Located in the city’s UNESCO district, beside Notre-Dame Cathedral and its belfry, the project brings new life to a historic ensemble in the heart of the city. Once connected to the Anciens Prêtres site and the former cathedral quarter, Carré Janson transforms this heritage setting into a renewed cultural and civic destination. Over time, the series documents the gradual evolution of the site, from restoration and reconstruction to the creation of public spaces, exhibition areas, an auditorium, an urban garden, and panoramic terraces overlooking Tournai and the cathedral.

Artwork Details

Analogue Silver Gelatin print

Black and White

Hand-developed in Artist Studio

Various Sizes

Architecture photography subjects

Adaptive ReuseCultural ArchitectureExhibition SpacesPublic SpaceUrban Regeneration

Exhibitions

2026

From Hand Drawings to Construction

Architecture

For the Journées du Patrimoine, Carré Janson opens its doors to the public with TANK – From Hand Drawings to Construction, offering a first preview of a larger body of research and documentation developed by TANK architects, author of the project. This presentation offers an initial selection from an extensive archive that will be developed into a larger exhibition dedicated to the project.

News

2026

Brussels Times: Tournai's UNESCO district hosts unique photography exhibition

Tournai's UNESCO district hosts unique photography exhibition

Tournai, Belgium

The exhibition, titled Carnet de chantier, will run throughout the four-day event. Created through a collaboration between TANK architecture studio and photographer Julien Lanoo, it traces the different stages of the project.

More info

2026

ABOUT Platform, Carré Janson: the belvedere you cannot see

Janima Nam , writes about the Carré Janson by TANK on ABOUT

Tournai, Belgium

Carré Janson is a historic complex beside Tournai Cathedral. TANK transformed it into a cultural and creative centre, connecting restored heritage spaces with new public routes, exhibition areas and contemporary interventions. Very soon, you will get a glimpse of the construction and the project.