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We were charged with the design of a multifamily house on a smaller vacant plot in a semi-open development. The biggest challenge here lay in the shape of the plot: very narrow in front and widening towards the back. In addition, it also had to connect seamlessly to the adjacent blind façade of the house Ypsilon Business Photography Ypsilon Business Photography In order to make the different building levels visible in a quest for recognisability and a captivating volumetry, incisions were made, as it were, where limited overhangs provide the shadow effect desired. These incisions provide a logical transition between the different building depths at the back. At the front, the overhang forms the covered entrance porch of th... More

Situated on the thoroughfare of Côteaux Street within Schaerbeek's urban fabric, this venture unfolds amidst a densely woven metropolitan tapestry. The undertaking stakes its claim upon a parcel previously housing a street-fronting garages. Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert The endeavor encompasses the construction of four distinct abodes, alongside an adjunct workspace. Côteaux Street, a thoroughfare characterized by its diverse socioeconomic strata and architectural eclecticism, entwines a multitude of styles and volumetric configurations. Stijn Bollaert Stijn Bollaert Our intervention aligns with the axial trajectory of Philomène Street, thusly reaping the benefits of an unobstructed vista and optimal... More

architectural study / furniture design / construction of ‘Harvest’ restaurant – wine bar  in Brussels, Belgium(in collaboration with architects Vera Emanuilov, Eva Betavatzi, Andreas Vayas) Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

The abstract reconstruction of a dilapidated barn provides the required inward expansion of the main house. The new living spaces in red wood flow into the barn and open up the main house onto the garden. As in the past, arches add rhythm to the abstract volume, and a covered terrace connects the interior courtyard with the rear garden. The stable was renovated with visible concrete additions and serves as a storage area, but an inward expansion of the farm will also be possible in the future with a guest room. ATVH Connecting their home with the unused garden. Find a solution for the  dilapidated barn, and consolodate the small house next to it. Finding an architectural readable language in the strong context of the old farm.&nb... More

An ever changing warehouse within a suburban area. Tim Van De Velde Photography The warehouse for a painters' company is designed within the scale of the surrounding houses. Therefor the warehouse consist of 2 volumes that have simularities with the forms of the surrounding houses.  Tim Van De Velde Photography The facade materials make the building change every moment of the day.The building will reflect the golden colour of evening skies but can be grey on cloudy days as well.  Tim Van De Velde Photography More

Housing project in concrete and Glass. Minimal details define a refined project which houses 5 appartments near the Belgian Coast.  Tim Van De Velde Photography A housing project where the research for minimal details  in concrete architecture define the outcome off this project. The starting point was kind of traditional. The developer wanted a building that houses 5 units. TOOP architectuur started to design the building according to building regulations.  These regulations where quiet severe but still the building looks different than other buildings around.By carefully playing with window openings and not just stacking simular appartments on top of each other the facade becomes interesting and playfull.&nb... More

Total refurbishment of an old house to energy-efficient house When the client asked TOOP architectuur the renovate the grandparents house to a house which is future proof, TOOP knew there would be a lot of sentimal feelings towards this project. Caption The grandmothers' house was a place where the new inhabitants spend a lot of their childhood. TOOP started with totally changing the look of the building and going for a renovation that would bring the garden into the house. Cafeine This was done by using as minimal materials as possible.The new roof structures where made in roof with seamless aluminium windows that connect the interior spaces with the outdoor spaces. Cafeine The material palette of the interior is calm a... More