Architect, Partner at 51N4E
Johan Anrys is a Belgian architect and co-founder of 51N4E, a Brussels-based architecture and urban design firm established in 1998. The name “51N4E” refers to the geographical coordinates of Brussels, reflecting the firm’s commitment to engaging with the European context. Anrys has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s approach to architecture as a tool for social and urban transformation. His work emphasizes collaborative design processes, aiming to create spaces that foster community engagement and adaptability. Notable projects under his leadership include the redesign of Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania—a collaboration with artist Anri Sala that transformed a vast ex-communist space into a vibrant public square—and the C-Mine Cultural Center in Genk, Belgium, which repurposed a former coal mining site into a cultural hub. Anrys is also involved in academia, contributing to discussions on architecture and public space through lectures and teaching engagements.
