RCIII - A renovation of a house for J., V., R., J. and A. (and two dogs)

This design originates from the residents' wish to revitalise their 1970s residence in according to contemporary needs while prioritising an optimal connection with the surrounding garden and terrace.

In response, a comprehensive renovation of the first-floor bathroom took place, alongside a meticulous reconfiguration of the entrance, staircase, cloakroom, and office space. A separate structure creates a garden pavilion adjacent to the main living area.

This pavilion has an open and transparent design, combining a rudimentary structure with refined materials. Its positioning and proportions are coordinated with the house's existing side facade. The natural silvery anodised aluminium structure features a frameless, clear glazed roof, elegantly juxtaposed with a base of red-pigmented poly-concrete.

The conversation pit transforms the aluminium pergola into a cosy sitting area complete with a wooden stove and fire bowl. During the warmer seasons, the outdoor kitchen serves as a welcoming bar where family members and friends can gather.

i.s.m.architecten

an architecture and interior architecture studio

ABOUT

i.s.m.architecten
(in samenwerking met architecten)

i.s.m.architecten (short for "in samenwerking met architecten," which translates to "in collaboration with architects") is a Belgian architecture and interior architecture office with a strong focus on spatial design and the design process. Since its inception in 2010, they have built up expertise through various projects, ranging from furniture pieces over opera scenographies to interior and exterior architecture

Each project starts with an open perspective. The creation process and its accompanying production lead to a focus which is then tweaked and refined. In this way, each undertaking becomes a means to evolve the design language, create new forms, or refine existing ones, pushing the practice towards new horizons leaning on a solid collaborative relationship with its clients.

office address:
lierseweg 108.2200 herentals

business address:
de merodelei 2 b4.2600 berchem

info@ismarchitecten.be
www.ismarchitecten.be

Ondernemingsnummer 0802813669
Gedragscode architecten

current office composition:

Hannah Corbett
Marie Goossens
Donald Huycke
Pieter-Jan Lerno
Koen Pauwels
Wim Van der Vurst

past collaborators:

Katrien Daeyaert
Yasemina Fotopoulos
Io Hendrickx
Eva Neefs
Willem Neyens
Burak Ozdemir
Hannelore Thomas
Cassandra Van Peer

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Brussels, Belgium

Location

completion

client

program

architecture

interior architecture

photographs

Sint-Niklaas(BE)

2022

Private

Renovation of a row house

i.s.m.architecten

Luis Dìaz Dìaz