Belgian design studio Ae-Architecten works on the renovation project of elevating the SL House located in Ghent, Belgium. The detached home is defined by the newly glazed yellow bricks and concrete lining taking over the spacious living area. The team converted the house into a single-family structure that was previously divided into two flats back in the 80s when it was originally built.
Ae-Architecten broke down the additions and opened up the interior space with exposed concrete materials. The studio's co-founder Jan Baes tells Dezeen "The construction looked quite solid at first glance, but it was a lot worse than we initially thought, and spatially a lot of quality had probably been lost in the division into apartments. The new in-situ concrete structure, made using rough-sawn timber formwork, allows for greater flexibility and relationships between spaces."
Glazed Belgian Home Renovations
Ae-Architecten Renovates the SL House in Ghent, Belgium
Trend Themes
1. Glazed Yellow Bricks - Exploring the use of glazed yellow bricks in home renovations presents an opportunity for unique aesthetic transformations.
2. Single-family Conversion - Converting multi-unit buildings into single-family structures can lead to innovative spatial reconfigurations and design possibilities.
3. Exposed Concrete Materials - Utilizing exposed concrete materials in interior renovation projects offers a modern yet industrial design approach.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms can leverage the trend of glazed yellow bricks to create visually striking and distinctive building projects.
2. Construction - The single-family conversion trend opens up new opportunities for construction companies to specialize in transforming existing properties into cohesive residential spaces.
3. Interior Design - The use of exposed concrete materials in interior design introduces a raw and contemporary element that can redefine traditional living spaces.