Aluminium extension

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Project • By NOTAN OFFICE • Apartments

DIEU

At the intersection of three urban zones — Laeken's old neighborhoods to the east and west, and the maritime district to the south — Dieudonné Lefèvre Street serves as a boundary, adjacent to Tour & Taxis park. This mixed context, both residential and industrial, is marked by a large warehouse next to the project, framed by a blank wall. The project, oriented north-south, maximizes natural light while preventing overheating. The former apartment of three consecutive rooms is reimagined as a two-bedroom space, focused on its connection to a private garden. Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert A key move involves lowering the courtyard to match the apartment's level, t... More

Project • By Atelier Ose Architecture • Private Houses

Maison SD

On a narrow, elongated plot, this former railway workers’ house—fully renovated—and its garden-side extension are arranged around a central patio, which opens up and enhances the rear façade. The patio preserves the occupants’ privacy while allowing optimal natural light into every room. © Vladimir Jamet © Vladimir Jamet © Vladimir Jamet © Vladimir Jamet © Vladimir Jamet © Vladimir Jamet © Vladimir Jamet In the garden, the extension is laid out in an “L” shape, inspired by the footprint of old lean-tos. It creates a secluded terrace, protected from view, and takes advantage of the most favorable orientations. The new volume nest... More

Project • By Objekt Architecten • Housing

Villa ABC

For our clients in Lebbeke, we set to work on their existing home. The layout of the house needed to be rethought to improve its circulation. With 2 teenagers growing up, there was also the need for more space and a new, practical bathroom. Ypsilon Business Photography The main intervention became the demolition of the existing volume at the back of the house. Instead, a new volume was added, including a new rooftop dormer. This intervention increased the useful floor area on the ground floor as well as on the first floor. The entire rear façade is made up of glass sections for maximum connection with the garden. Ypsilon Business Photography A teardrop-shaped kitchen island was placed centrally in the kitchen, a place wher... More