?A place is a space which has a distinct character,? Norberg-Schulz postulates in Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture. Scanning the natural and built environment in search of hidden visual patterns and translating these elegantly into a contemporary architecture project is the mission he spreads. An empathy which is not unfamiliar to Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects. Owing to about five sensitive heritage sites on its curriculum, the Bruges situated architecture office already developed such an affinity with the historical architecture and atmosphere of West-Flanders that the approach for fortress Hazegras and its surroundings feels like a second nature.

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Architects: Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects

Location: Knokke, 8300 Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Architect In Charge: Benny Govaert, Damiaan Vanhoutte

Area: 566.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Tim Van De Velde

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 ?A place is a space which has a distinct character,? Norberg-Schulz postulates in Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture. Scanning the natural and built environment in search of hidden visual patterns and translating these elegantly into a contemporary architecture project is the mission he spreads. An empathy which is not unfamiliar to Govaert &...