Interior: Behind the scenes of Flagey

On 1 February 1931, the National Institute for Radio Broadcasting, the NIR, launched a national radio programme. Between 1935 and 1938, the modern ‘sound factory’ took the form of a stately parcel boat, an astonishing concept that was one of the first broadcasting buildings worldwide to be praised for its beauty, functionality and acoustics.

Today the radio building is known as ‘Flagey’ after the then mayor of Ixelles.

After a turbulent design competition, which was finally won in 1933 by Brussels architect Joseph Diongre, assisted by engineer Raymond Braillard, the foundation stone was laid in 1935. The design combines architectural innovation with the most stringent acoustic and technical requirements, with great attention to the finishing of the specially designed furniture.

Take a look behind the scenes and discover the recording studios and engine room of this beautiful classified building.

Practical info

Entrance via Place Flageyplein – 1050 Ixelles / Elsene

Group : max 20 pers (max. 3 groups simultaneously)

Duration : 1h30

Price per group :

• Entrance : 75 €
• Guide : 110 € (Monday until Friday; end of visit 6pm at the latest) – 130 € (Saturday, Sunday and bankholidays) – 180 € (after 6pm)

When:

From Monday until Sunday (always upon request)

Reservations : info@korei.be