HISTORY :

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Architects: Van Staeyen

Location: Westerlo, Belgium

Area: 110.0 sqm

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Luc Roymans

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From the architect. HISTORY :The 16th century farmhouse in Westerlo (Belgium) has been selected as a candidate for the Flemish Monument Prize Province of Antwerp.Recently this farmhouse has been completely rebuilt, restored, and converted into a doctor's office. The history of this historic farmhouse dates back to 1595. In the 17th century it was a part of The Abbey of Tongerlo.

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It survived the Boer War in 1798 and in 2002 it was listed as a monument by historic preservation because of its  historical value.Five years ago the new owner, a Home and Sports Doctor, wanted to restore the monument.
Plan

For the interior design of his doctor?s office and sportslab he hired VAN STAEYEN INTERIOR ARCHITECTS 

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GOAL :The challenge for Interior Architect Johan Van Staeyen was to transfer the old farmhouse into a pleasant and modern professional space for the doctor and his patients. 

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CONSTRAINT :Because the building is a protected monument there were some restrictions in regards to what materials could be used.  Within a loose struc...