MKGA: Multifunctioneel centrum Karmin'A . BASIL architecture . Knesselare, Belgium

Building of a Multifunctional Center in Knesselare with big windows overlooking the countryside and the preserved convent chapel alongside the modern orange and gray facade.
Photographic view of the building focus in the hall that host music classrooms, with a glass window overlooking the countryside and the preserved convent chapel alongside the modern orange and gray facade.
Exterior view of the project Karmin’A multifunctional center in Knesselare, showing the design that combines the restoration of existing elements, like the historic convent chapel, with new volumes and the with bicycle parking.

The former monastery site in Knesselare has been transformed into Karmin’A:

a multifunctional centre that brings together a variety of public activities within a single building.

This multifunctional space host music classrooms, an after-school childcare service, a library, an event hall for theater shows and concerts.

The design combines the restoration of existing elements with new volumes, enhancing the relationship between architecture and the surrounding landscape. The new multifunctional centre creates a connection between the school, characterized by a larger building scale, and the adjacent convent.

It’s a sustainable, technologically advanced place, equipped with the most innovative technologies.

Architect: BASIL architecture

Year: 2023 - 2024

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Back side view of the building, under a cloudy sky, showing the contrast between the historic monastery and the new architectural volumes, highlighting adaptive reuse, natural light and the relationship between architecture and landscape.
The photo shows a view from inside the old monastery in bricks, where the new part of the building can be seen through the large windows.

Woning WADV . BASIL architecture . Aalter, Belgium

Architecture photo of a renovated chalet with black wooden cladding and large windows surrounded by lush green trees and a luxury garden.

Transformation of a former chalet into a contemporary forest house, preserving its original holiday character.

“In order to keep this holiday feeling, it was decided to preserve the existing chalet volume and to let it expand in a rhythm of roofs, again executed in a wooden cladding. Parallel to the street, a golden façade is created, perpendicular to the residential volume, as an entrance area for the residents and their guests. The same golden accents are repeated in the exterior and interior. They form a warm natural touch within the green context.

The structure is made of steel and finished with black-oiled wooden cladding and a gold anodized facade. Maintaining a holiday feeling, opening up to the garden as much as possible, as well as creating a captivating spaciousness through the expanding roof shape in contrast to the limited ceiling heights of the existing parts. The kitchen is situated in between the old and new and forms the transition between day and night functions.”

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Architect: BASIL architecture

Year: 2016 - 2019

Awards: Longlisted Dezeen Awards 2021

Herman Teirlinckgebouw . Brussels . Neutelings Riedijk Architects in collaboration with CONIX RDBM Architects

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detail of non-conventional masonry, pre-framed exterior joinery, unique ornaments by Neutelings Riedijk Architects, showcasing craftsmanship and architectural identity
Interno di un centro commerciale con scale, negozi e un soffitto con un grande foro decorato con un mosaico di pelle di serpente.
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A vibrant and sustainable interior courtyard in the Herman Teirlinck Building, featuring green landscaping, sustainable office design, and ample natural light in Brussel
Interior view of the Herman Teirlinck Building in Brussels
sustainable interior courtyard in the Herman Teirlinck Building, featuring green landscaping, sustainable office design, stairs, natural light in Brussels
Interno di un edificio con grandi finestre e un cortile indoor con piante, un tavolo e sedie in legno.
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close up photo of Innovative tiles techniques for modern facade

Labyrint . C-mine . Genk . Gijs Van Vaerenbergh

Pattyn Packaging Lines . Brugge . BASIL architecture

Gare Maritime . Brussels . Neutelings Riedijk Architecten . Bureau Bouwtechniek

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Renovation of a farmhouse into a private house . Putte . Overal Architectuur

A beautifully renovated farmhouse showcasing a contemporary design with a traditional slate roof. The central patio acts as a serene transition space, bringing natural light and greenery into the home while enhancing the connection to the outdoors.
View of renovated flemish farmhouse integrating design with nature. The structure features reclaimed brick walls and open frames. Cobblestone patio creates seamless connection between the architecture and its natural surroundings

Stadskantoor Torhout. Gino Debruyne & Architecten