Sometimes you do your discoveries in unexpected places. In Herentals the I Love Belgium team spotted a modern take on a Belgian red brick house. The inclining roof really is a true eye catcher and serves the recognizability of the house. We were not surprised to learn that this house is the home of architect Tim Vekemans, whose office RE-ST (together with Dimitri Minten) conceptualized the building. Read the rest of this entry »
15
May
2012
May
2012
The Heritage House
6
Feb
2012
Feb
2012
Brutal Luxury
What is brutal luxury? It’s luxury meets Spartan minimalism meets concrete meets money. This warehouse conversion was entrusted to Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners. It’s now the home of a couple with a passion for architecture who were keen to make one of Düsseldorf’s rare ruins their own. Read the rest of this entry »
26
Sep
2011
Sep
2011
The Brick Rabbit hole
In Belgium we have a saying that goes like this: Belgians are born with a brick in their stomach. Yes, indeed we are a nation which loves constructing! That’s why the I Love Belgium team wanted to share this all-brick LENS°ASS project. A perfect example of contemporary forms combined with good old brick. Read the rest of this entry »
26
Jul
2010
Jul
2010
Camouflage architecture
Brick architecture is as old as the bible and has been used in thousands of ways. The Belgian architecture office Atelier Vens Vanbelle got inspired by an army technique to give your typical brick house a modern twist. Using the brick as a three dimensional camouflage pattern they broke the heaviness of the massive black cube while adding texture and a good portion of Belgian humour. Read the rest of this entry »
