Reconversion in Ghent / Axel Devroe
About the site:
© Axel Devroe
Architects: Axel Devroe
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Area: 380.0 sqm
Project Year: 2004
Photographs: Axel Devroe
© Axel Devroe
About the site:It all started when three friends bought an abandoned industrial lot that was in a terrible condition, but had an exceptional potential for transformation.
Situated in the middle of a city-block in the dense, historic center of Ghent, the L-shaped lot is surrounded by back gardens and townhouses.
© Axel Devroe
The existing buildings were divided into three houses. Between each new dwelling small patches were scooped out of the buildings, making room for enclosed private gardens with a distinctive urban feel. The former stock yard/car park was converted in a communal garden, acting as a social meeting point for the owners.
Although each owner designed the lay-out of his own house, changes to the exterior were kept to a strict minimum, safeguarding the overall unified and industrial look.
Diagram
About the house:The lay-out started from a twofold idea:
? firstly the purely functional needs: bringing a maximum of natural light into the space and keeping the floor space as open as possible; thus creating an easy, free-flowing and relaxed atmosphere.
? secondly accepting the unique character of the site in the urban la...
© Axel Devroe
Architects: Axel Devroe
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Area: 380.0 sqm
Project Year: 2004
Photographs: Axel Devroe
© Axel Devroe
About the site:It all started when three friends bought an abandoned industrial lot that was in a terrible condition, but had an exceptional potential for transformation.
Situated in the middle of a city-block in the dense, historic center of Ghent, the L-shaped lot is surrounded by back gardens and townhouses.
© Axel Devroe
The existing buildings were divided into three houses. Between each new dwelling small patches were scooped out of the buildings, making room for enclosed private gardens with a distinctive urban feel. The former stock yard/car park was converted in a communal garden, acting as a social meeting point for the owners.
Although each owner designed the lay-out of his own house, changes to the exterior were kept to a strict minimum, safeguarding the overall unified and industrial look.
Diagram
About the house:The lay-out started from a twofold idea:
? firstly the purely functional needs: bringing a maximum of natural light into the space and keeping the floor space as open as possible; thus creating an easy, free-flowing and relaxed atmosphere.
? secondly accepting the unique character of the site in the urban la...
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