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Low-cost residence on industrial site, Ghent, Belgium

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Project images

The project annexes part of an abandoned industrial site, stimulating the revival of the whole area.

The architects tried to reconcile the historical grandeur of the building with present-day demands for living.

Industrial fabric.

Box-in-box.

Moveable unit.

Sliding, transparent doors.

Functional core.

Axonometric view.

Phasing and east façade.

Plan.

Photos of team and prize hand-over

Holcim Awards Acknowledgment prize 2008 Europe (l-r): Edward Weysen and Lore De Baere

Holcim Awards Acknowledgment prize 2008 Europe (l-r): Hansjürg Leibundgut, Lore De Baere, Edward Weysen

Holcim Awards Acknowledgment prize 2008 Europe (l-r): Hansjürg Leibundgut, Lore De Baere, Edward Weysen

Holcim Awards Acknowledgment prize 2008 Europe (l-r): Hansjürg Leibundgut, Lore De Baere, Edward Weysen

Holcim Awards Acknowledgment prize 2008 Europe (l-r): Lore De Baere, Edward Weysen

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