Housing block “De Keyzer” is build on the site of a demolished 19th century monumental building. The design aims to recall the architectural atmosphere of the original building and to fit into the 19th century urban context.

The building includes 68 rental apartments and 48 apartments for demented patients serviced by the healthcare center located on ground level.

Four courtyards provide the L-shaped apartments with extra light. By separating the roof-terraces with huge bay windows the rhythm of dormer win¬dows, that is so typical for this street, is continued. The ground floor is designed to fit small shops as well as larger commercial spaces behind the facade that resembles closely the existing small scale street facades.

The facade is constructed with completely prefabri¬cated brick/concrete elements. The courtyards are finished with extravagant three dimensional plaster, almost like a “Chesterfield” couch. The buttons used are the preserved rose and lily shaped cramps of the former building.