Architect and Co-founder of 51N4E
Freek Persyn is a Belgian architect and co-founder of the Brussels-based firm 51N4E, established in 1998. Renowned for his commitment to social and urban transformation, Persyn’s work emphasizes adaptive reuse and participatory design processes. Notable projects include the Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania, and the redevelopment of the World Trade Center towers in Brussels’ Northern Quarter. Beyond his architectural practice, Persyn has been a full professor at ETH Zurich since 2019, where he focuses on architecture and urban transformation, promoting the concept of “learning environments” to foster innovation in urban projects.
