#technical

LANDMARK The GISO in Machelen is a small industrial school situated on a slope (Woluwe Valley), with a panoramic view of the village. This asset is fundamental to the design; the fact that the plot is somewhat 'hidden' is turned into a landmark for the surroundings through the specific placement of the design. The building program is reflected in a dense volumetry that preserves a high-quality green space. Dennis De Smet Dennis De Smet The technical school is getting a new identity. In search of optimal orientation with regard to daylight and sunlight management, the north-south axis evolves into the backbone of the building. The significant level differences are addressed in a plinth that blends into its surroundings, so that o... More