NO.101.
The Waterdog / Klaarchitectuur
OFFICES, ADAPTIVE REUSE, OFFICES INTERIORS
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SINT-TRUIDEN, BELGIUM
• Architects: Klaarchitectuur
• Area:300.0 m²
• Year:2016
• Manufacturers: Flos, MDF Italia
Klaarchitectuur architectural firm recently moved from its practice in Heers to the 16th century chapel De Waterhond in Sint-Truiden. The protected monument underwent a thorough renovation and now combines the old character of the original building with the modern additions of architect Gregory Nijs. The four boxes stacked on top of each other, which serve, among other things, as an office and meeting room, are the biggest eye-catchers.
The chapel dates from the 16 th century. The original function of the building is not entirely clear. It is originally dated as a barn, but because of the luxurious details that the building has, some sources claim that it may have been a residential home. It's certain is that in the 19 e a choir was built centuries which made the building since then as a chapel.
Halfway through the 20th century, the chapel was transformed into a peace court, after which it also served as a music and drawing academy. Finally, a local theater group used the building as a rehearsal room. The building has been vacant for the past 50 years. It has changed ownership several times, but they have never implemented their plans for the building.
Due to the neglect of previous owners, much of the chapel has been lost. Yet the building now gives back the experience of the past. The original oak roof structure with the gate arch and its shingles are reminiscent of the barn. The decorative columns, the arched windows and the only arched vault in the choir remind us of the chapel. The necessary fresco drawings still give the building the sacred atmosphere of yesteryear.
The existing floor has been completely broken up to install floor heating. The original natural stones were then replaced in the original diagonal cross pattern. Because a large part of the old floor was already gone or broken, a parquet floor with a herringbone pattern was opted for in the choir room. In that room there is a kitchen block in brass, which together with the kitchen appliances processes the link to the altar in the form of a cross.
Furthermore, only the entrance door and the existing display case have been replaced and renewed. The old stained glass windows and the constructive outer shell of the building have not changed, which benefits the charm of the building. In the long term there are plans to restore the exterior facade.
The four sleek, stacked boxes on the right side of the building provide a pleasant contrast with the old character of the chapel and its open perception of the space. For architect Gregory Nijs it was a basic requirement to preserve the old feel of the building, but also to use the impressive height. Because comfort and space were needed for, among other things, the plumbing, a lift and office spaces, the idea arose from there to stack.
The stacking is arranged in a staggered manner, with the boxes standing over each other. A staircase complex around the boxes provides an extra experience. The terraces on every floor ensure a pleasant moment of rest. The inner space of the chapel is actually the outer space of the office.
The box on the ground floor contains the sanitary facilities, the elevator and the technical room. The first and second floors serve as office spaces. The reception and meeting room on the third floor is literally in the roof and offers a beautiful view of the oak trusses of the original roof structure, which extends floating beyond the roof.
Sustainability was also taken into account during the renovation work. The open part of the historic and also insulated building has underfloor heating on a condensing gas boiler. The insulated boxes, the work area of the architectural office, are equipped with a heat pump and with ventilation D.
#Belgium , #chapel , #extention , #stair , #interior_design , #lighting , #public_space , #office
@revitalization
The Waterdog / Klaarchitectuur
OFFICES, ADAPTIVE REUSE, OFFICES INTERIORS
•
SINT-TRUIDEN, BELGIUM
• Architects: Klaarchitectuur
• Area:300.0 m²
• Year:2016
• Manufacturers: Flos, MDF Italia
Klaarchitectuur architectural firm recently moved from its practice in Heers to the 16th century chapel De Waterhond in Sint-Truiden. The protected monument underwent a thorough renovation and now combines the old character of the original building with the modern additions of architect Gregory Nijs. The four boxes stacked on top of each other, which serve, among other things, as an office and meeting room, are the biggest eye-catchers.
The chapel dates from the 16 th century. The original function of the building is not entirely clear. It is originally dated as a barn, but because of the luxurious details that the building has, some sources claim that it may have been a residential home. It's certain is that in the 19 e a choir was built centuries which made the building since then as a chapel.
Halfway through the 20th century, the chapel was transformed into a peace court, after which it also served as a music and drawing academy. Finally, a local theater group used the building as a rehearsal room. The building has been vacant for the past 50 years. It has changed ownership several times, but they have never implemented their plans for the building.
Due to the neglect of previous owners, much of the chapel has been lost. Yet the building now gives back the experience of the past. The original oak roof structure with the gate arch and its shingles are reminiscent of the barn. The decorative columns, the arched windows and the only arched vault in the choir remind us of the chapel. The necessary fresco drawings still give the building the sacred atmosphere of yesteryear.
The existing floor has been completely broken up to install floor heating. The original natural stones were then replaced in the original diagonal cross pattern. Because a large part of the old floor was already gone or broken, a parquet floor with a herringbone pattern was opted for in the choir room. In that room there is a kitchen block in brass, which together with the kitchen appliances processes the link to the altar in the form of a cross.
Furthermore, only the entrance door and the existing display case have been replaced and renewed. The old stained glass windows and the constructive outer shell of the building have not changed, which benefits the charm of the building. In the long term there are plans to restore the exterior facade.
The four sleek, stacked boxes on the right side of the building provide a pleasant contrast with the old character of the chapel and its open perception of the space. For architect Gregory Nijs it was a basic requirement to preserve the old feel of the building, but also to use the impressive height. Because comfort and space were needed for, among other things, the plumbing, a lift and office spaces, the idea arose from there to stack.
The stacking is arranged in a staggered manner, with the boxes standing over each other. A staircase complex around the boxes provides an extra experience. The terraces on every floor ensure a pleasant moment of rest. The inner space of the chapel is actually the outer space of the office.
The box on the ground floor contains the sanitary facilities, the elevator and the technical room. The first and second floors serve as office spaces. The reception and meeting room on the third floor is literally in the roof and offers a beautiful view of the oak trusses of the original roof structure, which extends floating beyond the roof.
Sustainability was also taken into account during the renovation work. The open part of the historic and also insulated building has underfloor heating on a condensing gas boiler. The insulated boxes, the work area of the architectural office, are equipped with a heat pump and with ventilation D.
#Belgium , #chapel , #extention , #stair , #interior_design , #lighting , #public_space , #office
@revitalization