𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗔 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻
Archichef night was an event in which 5 architectural practices became chefs for one night. Each of us had to create a dish that reflected its identity.

A steak tartare is raw, honest, and without frills. Everything that goes into it, you see. Every ingredient has meaning, every cut precision. It is a dish that demands trust — in the product, in the craftsmanship, and in simplicity itself.
This is how we work at VIVA Architecture. We believe in designs that do not conceal but reveal. In buildings where the structure is allowed to speak, where materials retain their own colour and texture, and where new functions grow from a respect for what is already there.
Like the perfect vinaigrette in the steak tartare that awakens the meat and completes the flavour balance, we use colour as an essential, well-considered ingredient. Colour for us is not a superficial layer, but an addition that brings warmth, atmosphere, and identity, always in harmony with the pure foundation.

Furthermore, just like the tartare, our team is also a combination of strong, pure elements. Each of us is a unique ingredient — diverse in background and expertise. We are open and straightforward, just like the raw honesty of the dish. That directness creates a close bond and makes our team so strong. We mix and blend our qualities into a consistent, flavourful whole, because we collectively strive for the best result for our clients.

Whether it concerns adaptive reuse, a new-build home in CLT, or an interior full of colour and warmth — with VIVA 'what you see is what you gete. No unnecessary layers, no noise. Only pure craftsmanship & clarity, always made with care for the client and full enjoyment.

Event by: @towant
C/O Nectar @nectarantwerp
Pics: @marjorie_romeijn

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HOTEL ATLANTA:
Adaptive reuse of a hotel into residential apartments.

The project features a setback rooftop extension, crafted as a lightweight CLT structure to preserve the stability of the historic building. Its mirrored glass façade gives the addition a sense of visual lightness, allowing it to rise above the original form without overwhelming it. The extension follows the curved lines of the original Art Deco architecture, creating a contemporary volume that respects the heritage below while introducing new, modern living space. Rounded shapes and subtle reflections ensure the new level harmonizes with the existing landmark.

Photos: @lucid.lucid

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HOTEL ATLANTA:
Adaptive reuse of a hotel into residential apartments.

Inside ATLANTA, curved lines, coloured tiles, and pastel tones recall the elegance of the 1930s, while original doors and floors are combined with walnut, textile wallcoverings, and ceramic finishes, introducing a contemporary softness wit subtle touches. Meanwhile, recessed terraces preserve the rhythm of the façade and give each apartment a loggia-like feel. The stairwell forms the soul of the building, where daily bustle gives way to a calming atmosphere, with new floorboards intentionally left recognisable as contemporary additions—a tangible metaphor for time and renewal.

Photos: @lucid.lucid

#adaptiveReuse #architecturetransformation #heritagepreservation #façaderestoration #contemporaryliving #interiorarchitecture #housing #apartmentliving #transformationproject #ArtDeco #interiorgoals #Middelkerke #originalmaterials #CLT #spatialdesign #architecture #renovationproject #vivaarchitecture