CAAN Architecten designed the modern office for property developer Hectaar in Roeselare, Belgium. The design is characterized by boxy volumes clad in steel. Each box is oriented in a different direction, offering a more comprehensive view.
The architects decided on the stacked design in order to help the structure stand out amongst the diverse architecture of the area. The arrangement is also helpful to the building's position on a busy crossroad; the cantilevered volumes allow the structure to relate to the perpendicular roads without disrupting its exterior continuity.
The first floor hovers two meters in front of the main entrance, which leads to the main meeting room, kitchen and storage unit. The second-storey volume gives the structure a similar height to the surrounding buildings.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Geometric Workspace Design
- The use of geometric shapes and cantilevered volumes in office design to create a unique and functional workspace.
- Mixed-orientation Building Design
- The integration of differently oriented volumes in building design to allow for varied views and exterior continuity.
- Innovative Building Entrances
- Creating eye-catching and efficient building entrances through the use of cantilevered volumes and unique height placements.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Pushing the boundaries of building design through the use of unconventional shapes and orientations.
- Real Estate Development
- Innovative building designs can offer a competitive edge when marketing and selling commercial and residential properties.
- Construction and Engineering
- Developing efficient and structurally sound ways of implementing unconventional building designs.
