Erasmus Exhibition
Het Huis
Annotation
Berchem. A residential area in the south-east of Antwerp. Former laundry site deserves a new life. The assignment was to preserve the northern building and the chimney, while also placing great emphasis on the “structures” of the proposedvbuildings. By these we mean not only the load-bearing system of the buildings, but also the structures that shape the space and can react to any change of program. The design process was then mainly focused on these structures and the outdoor space. The concept is based on the archetype of the house as we all know it, so we treated the outdoor spaces as rooms in a house to highlight the differences of intimacy and formality. From north to south, the outdoor spaces become more intimate and cozy. The result is an oasis of calm, amid the constant urban rush.
my key experience from erasmus
Antwerp will always have a special place in my heart. It is a city I know I will always love to return to and I would highly recommend it to Erasmus. Amazingly pedestrian and cyclist friendly and overall the person is at the centre of the focus, not the car. The architecture is calm but beautiful, which has influenced me a lot personally. If one can handle "a little" rain, one will love Antwerp.