AV I - A house for A. and S.
Starting from a typical Belgian situation of historically grown extensions, the first step was to sanitise the existing building and bring it back to its former self.
In the newly built addition, two strategies were developed to focus on spatiality and light. By changing the direction of the building and creating an angle, a more spacious addition was created. By introducing a patio and a skylight between the old and the new building, enough natural lighting was assured.
In the newly built addition, two strategies were developed to focus on spatiality and light. By changing the direction of the building and creating an angle, a more spacious addition was created. By introducing a patio and a skylight between the old and the new building, enough natural lighting was assured.
Three pivoting doors create the back facade that provides a continuity between the interior and exterior space when opened. This continuity is further achieved by using the same material for the inside and outside floors (polished concrete).
Location Sint-Niklaas(BE)
completion 2014
client private
program extension and renovation of a rowhouse
architecture i.s.m.architecten
interior architecture i.s.m.architecten
photographs Luis Dìaz Dìaz