woensdag
24 april
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN:
The master bedroom features a generously sized en-suite bathroom. To separate the sleeping area, a dressing room is positioned between the bathroom and the master bedroom. Warm-hued solid bamboo parquet flooring seamlessly connects these spaces, creating a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.
📸 @nick_cannaerts_photography
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dinsdag
23 april
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN:
The central staircase of the house acts as a revolving hub, seamlessly connecting various functions to fulfill the client's need for a flexible circulation plan. Each space can be accessed in a unique manner, enhancing the versatility of the layout.
Voids and expansive windows contribute to the permeability of the spaces, allowing ample daylight to flood into the home and creating a sense of openness.
Outside, the champagne-colored window profiles and concrete bricks find their reflection indoors, ensuring a seamless color and material palette. The pale concrete flooring harmonizes effortlessly with both the bricks and the anodized interior joinery, creating a harmonious aesthetic throughout.
📸 @nick_cannaerts_photography
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maandag
22 april
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN:
We constructed a CLT (cross laminated timber) house on the historic castle hill (burchtheuvel) of Grimbergen. The varying heights of the landscape provide unique views, while the slope of the land enabled us to seamlessly integrate the carport and lower ground spaces into the hill without compromising on natural light.
Despite maintaining a compact design, elevated by a solid wood construction, the house meets BEN-norm standards. The structural design facilitates the installation of expansive windows, strategically placed where inlets and protrusions puncture through the compact volume of the building.
📸 @nick_cannaerts_photography
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woensdag
27 maart
HANSA:
The new office is conceptualized as a horizontal, self-organizing collaborative network environment that prioritizes open and transparent communication. This concept of "exposed essentials" is reinforced through the use of authentic materials such as steel and wood, with the network of pipes and conduits visibly integrated into the space. What you see is exactly what you get, reflecting the honesty and integrity of the design approach.
📸@koenbroos.be
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#kantoor #officeinspiration #wysiwyg #vivaarchitecture
dinsdag
26 maart
HANSA:
The office floor is structured as an open field, offering various plug-in working spaces to accommodate diverse and flexible working arrangements. Options include desk clusters, standing workstations, informal meeting points, central meeting spaces, concentration hubs, and outdoor work spots.
Additionally, the layout incorporates relaxation areas like this kitchen bar, providing spaces for employees to unwind and recharge. 💭
📸@koenbroos.be
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#kantoor #officeinspiration #vivaarchitecture
maandag
25 maart
HANSA:
The iconic Hansa House, a historic landmark situated along the Quays of Antwerp, has been transformed into a modern NWOW (New Ways of Working) office space.
To enhance its functionality, parasite extensions at the rear were removed, restoring the building to its original state. This restoration allows natural light to penetrate deep into the courtyard and office areas, creating a brighter and more inviting environment.
Internally, unnecessary elements were stripped away to make room for a new open-plan layout with layered transparency. This design approach highlights the full spatial quality and potential of the interior, providing an optimal workspace for its occupants.
📸@koenbroos.be
#interiordesign #officedesign #renovation #officerenovation #officelook #notyourordinaryoffice #newwaysofworking
#kantoor #officeinspiration #vivaarchitecture
dinsdag
12 maart
DEAR FARM:
The interior of the house showcases the raw beauty of its solid wood structure, foregoing the typical addition of piping cavities and finishing materials. This decision allows the natural wood framework to remain exposed, creating a visually striking interior.
All custom furniture, including the office desk, bench, high sleepers, fireplace, and kitchen, is crafted from the same material as the wood structure, resulting in a cohesive full wooden interior. To complement this aesthetic, black and white details are incorporated, enhancing the rustic simplicity that perfectly aligns with farm life.
Thanks to the inherent properties of wood, such as its natural control of humidity, the indoor climate of the house exudes unparalleled comfort.
📸 @jonahsamyn
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maandag
11 maart
DEAR FARM:
The new farmhouse is meticulously designed to facilitate continuous observation and monitoring of the deer. Transverse perspectives hold significant importance for the client, enabling them to oversee the animals and promptly address any issues as they arise. The layout of the house is carefully constructed with interconnected spaces aligned along its length. This longitudinal arrangement not only enhances the spaciousness of the house but also ensures that the deer can be observed from any vantage point at all times.
📸 @yannickmilpas
📸 @jonahsamyn
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donderdag
7 maart
DEAR FARM:
The decision to use the CLT construction method stems from multiple factors: it pays homage to the traditional farmhouse aesthetic with its exposed truss-construction, saves costs by eliminating the need to finish the interior, and ensures a shorter construction period, essential for a business that can only accommodate on-site work for up to six months due to the tranquility required for the deer.
Additionally, a significant advantage is the CO2 neutrality of timber construction, making it one of the most environmentally friendly construction methods available.
📸 @yannickmilpas
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dinsdag
5 maart
DEAR FARM:
In just 147 days, a farmhouse for a deer farm was built using Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), a form of wooden construction.
Initially, the client aimed to repurpose the existing farmhouse into their residence. However, due to budget constraints and desired comfort levels, extensive deliberation led to the decision to demolish the old farm.
In its place arose a modern rendition of the classic 'long-facade' farmhouse, seamlessly integrated with their red deer farming enterprise.
The focus was on simplicity and maximizing natural light, creating a stark contrast to the dark interior of the original farmhouse.
📸 @yannickmilpas
#cltbouw #houtbouw #massiefhoutbouw #cltconstruction #circulairbouwen #belgianarchitecture #belgianarchitects #antwerparchitects #gevel #gevelbekleding #facadecladding #rooftiles #rooftilesfacade #clt #woodenconstruction #vivaarchitecture #woodinterior #farmhouse #boederijwoning #langgevelboerderij