Where do we look when we want to see innovative architecture? The Netherlands… think again! The last years Belgium has seen an increase in young, talented and dynamic architecture firms coming out schools such as Sint-Lucas and La Cambre. A new generation that’s keen on going from the design phase to the actual realization of the project, pushed by architecture lovers who see talent and give possibilities.
But don’t expect show-off architecture, lets leave that for Dubai. We still stay modest with an outspoken love for minimalism, this time with a more outspoken Belgian twist. On the other hand the architects have so much to work with: the city-planning of an average village (yes it was a disaster in the sixties), our love for the barn (hey, we love our agriculture) or the need for space (10 million people in a small country). These projects frequently pop up in a fancy architectural magazine, but here at I Love Belgium we collected 10 examples just for you to admire! Enjoy.
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01. Private house, Bilzen, Bassam El Okeily
Or how poetic architecture can be…
pictures by Tim Van de Velde / OWI
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02. Office building, Waregem, Goedefroo+Goedefroo architecten
Literally the skin of a building!
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03. Private house, Wingene, Compagnie-O architecten
As mentioned before, we like our barn, but this one has a touch of magic!
pictures by Vercruysse Frederik / OWI
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04. Apartment building and office of tourism, Oostduinkerke, Dierendonck Blancke Architecten
Jump in, jump out at the seaside!
pictures by Vercruysse Frederik / OWI
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05. Private house, Turnhout, dmvA architecten
Living close together we like our privacy, but the sun stays our best friend!
pictures by Vercruysse Frederik / OWI
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06. Private house, Brussels, Gon Zifroni (Metahaven)
The void-house
pictures by Filip Dujardin / OWI
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07. Private house, Antwerp, Sculp(IT)
Stacking boxes can be fun, especially when you know how to fill them.
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08. Private house, Leefdaal, Macken & Macken architecten
Smalltown sublime simplicity
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10. Production house for dance company, Ghent, Jan De Vylder architecten
Brickwork, glass and a dash of colour
pictures by Filip Dujardin / OWI
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10. Private house, Lokeren, Blaf Architecten
Textile walls outside, why not?
pictures by Stijn Bollaert / OWI
