This project consists in the renovation of an 18th century town house (hotel de maître) and of its extension by way of a contemporary wing. More than architectural, this project is foremost urban.  It is presented as a hinge between sections of neighborhoods, public spaces and major buildings. It is defined by two lines.

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Architects: Matador Architects · Office Profile

Location: Rue des Soeurs Noires, 7000 Mons, Belgium

Collaborator: Vanessa Denayer

Area: 900.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Tim Van de Velde · Photographer Profile

© Tim Van de Velde

This project consists in the renovation of an 18th century town house (hotel de maître) and of its extension by way of a contemporary wing. More than architectural, this project is foremost urban.  It is presented as a hinge between sections of neighborhoods, public spaces and major buildings. It is defined by two lines.
© Tim Van de Velde

The first explicitly links the ?croix place? to Trouille Street. This line introduces the ?rue du design?, calls forth the neighborhood of the ?carre des arts? as to opposite their rapport: these lots are no longer back to back they now dialogue through the interior street. They play upon the dynamic effect of depth to attract from the ?croix place? towards Trouille street...