7 apartments, 1 commercial space, and 5 parking spaces with an automated parking system.

The old, well-known corner building was in a state of disrepair and was an eyesore. In collaboration with the architectural firm SUM, we aimed to create a project that, unlike the old building, would become a landmark in Ghent.

The project involved completely stripping the building and reintegrating it into the urban fabric. On the ground floor and the first two floors, a double-height retail space with a mezzanine was provided, and above, 9 apartments were created.

The goal was to integrate the project seamlessly into the existing urban context. Therefore, a subtle architectural design was proposed, blending harmoniously with its surroundings.

The existing facade rhythm was preserved and extended down to the ground floor. In the new, more efficient facade, the former vertical structure is clearly retained, albeit in a contemporary form. The vertical fins not only serve an aesthetic and insulating function but also play an important signaling role. The internal lighting further highlights this vertical facade structure. The corner of Kortedagsteeg and Vogelmarkt underwent a more significant transformation. The street corner was straightened into a new head volume, creating a full-fledged facade on both Vogelmarkt and Kortedagsteeg. Here, the glass mass of the building is broken by balconies, and the retail space on the lower floors continues upwards.