Raphaël Verwilghen

1885–1963 (age 78)

Biography

Raphaël Verwilghen shaped the Belgian landscape through architecture that balanced tradition and innovation, designing civic structures that met practical needs while honoring their surroundings. His sensitivity to proportion and materials reflected a lifelong study of both historical forms and modern techniques.

He took pride in public projects that fostered community life, and his legacy endures in Tervuren and beyond, even as he rests in the communal cemetery there.

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Tervuren Communal Cemetery
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Henry van de Velde
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Tervuren Communal Cemetery
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