Flemish Government Architect
# Flemish Government Architect

The role of Flemish Government Architect (Vlaams Bouwmeester in Dutch) was established in 1998 under Minister-President of Flanders Van den Brande to develop Architectural Design Policy in Flanders, Belgium.

## Function

The Flemish Government Architect is commissioned to develop a long-term spatial vision, in consultation with the different administrations and with external stakeholders, to contribute to the preparation and implementation of the architecture policy of the Flemish government. The goal of this independent body in the government is to help create a high quality architectural living environment in Flanders, which was inspired by the Chief Government Architect of the Netherlands.

One of the main tasks of the Flemish Government Architect is selecting designers for public contracts. The Open Call is a list of public projects published twice per year to which designers can apply.

## Overview of Flemish Government Architects

2016–present Leo Van Broeck 2015 - 2016 (acting) Stefan Devoldere 2010 - 2015 Peter Swinnen 2005 - 2010 Marcel Smets 1999 - 2005 Bob Van Reeth

## Awards

Prijs Wivina Demeester (previous: Prijs Bouwheer / Prijs Bouwmeester)

| editie | jury | laureaten |
| - | - | - |
| 2016 | president: Oana Bogdan Thérèse Legierse Marc Martens Philippe Van Wesenbeeck | Architecture: Stad Diksmuide - renovation of the town hall and the tourist office Architecture: Province of West Flanders - Zwin Natural Park Commissioned Art Work ('Kunst in Opdracht'): Avelgem - artistic transformation of the church of Bossuit |
