The Waterdog Project Transformed a 17th-Century Chapel into Offices
Ellen Smith — March 27, 2018 — Art & Design
References: klaarchitectuur.be & psfk
A 17th century chapel in Belgium has been transformed into a modern work space following the success of a project called 'The Waterdog' which was undertaken by a architecture firm Klaarchitectuur.
This transformation was no ordinary task as the firm had to meticulously plan every detail of the renovation to ensure that the site retained its status as a historic landmark, while still appearing modern, fresh and fit for an office. To achieve the end result, the architects added free-standing structures to the building's interior, instead of building on the existing ones. The modern structures blend with the building's original foundation making for a unique environment that can serve a variety of purposes.
Image Credit: Klaarchitectuur bvba via Facebook
This transformation was no ordinary task as the firm had to meticulously plan every detail of the renovation to ensure that the site retained its status as a historic landmark, while still appearing modern, fresh and fit for an office. To achieve the end result, the architects added free-standing structures to the building's interior, instead of building on the existing ones. The modern structures blend with the building's original foundation making for a unique environment that can serve a variety of purposes.
Image Credit: Klaarchitectuur bvba via Facebook
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Blending Modern and Historical Elements — Innovative use of free-standing structures to seamlessly integrate modern design with the original foundation of historic chapels.
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