Brick building with gabled roof and flags, surrounded by trees.

A brick building with a gabled roof and multiple flags in front, surrounded by trees.

Historic brick building with flags and trees, person cycling nearby.
Green building with large windows and trees in front, elevated on a concrete plinth with a staircase leading to the entrance.
Modern building with green exterior and large windows next to a brick structure, surrounded by trees.
Modern building with dark green exterior and large windows, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.
Modern building with green exterior surrounded by large trees in a park.
Modern building with green facade and large windows, trees in front, and a brick wall in the foreground.
Entrance of a modern building with glass doors, green facade, trees, and a brick wall.
Modern building with green cladding and large windows surrounded by trees, with pathway and pedestrian signs.
Modern building with green exterior and large windows surrounded by trees and brick wall.
Modern green building with glass windows and concrete base surrounded by trees and a pathway with a bicycle sign.
Modern green-clad building next to historic brick structure with trees in foreground.
Interior of a community space with people gathered in a room, visible through an open doorway. Green wall paneling and ceiling lights are present.
Interior view showing brick walls, a concrete ramp, and ceiling lights.
Interior of a room with people seated at tables, wooden walls, and a large window.
Kitchen interior with tiled floor and walls, long table with plates of food, sink, countertop, and fireplace.
Site plan illustrating buildings and landscape in a residential area with roads and trees.
Architectural elevation drawings of a building complex with a historic villa and modern extension, surrounded by trees.
Floor plans of a building with hexagonal and rectangular sections, displaying multiple levels.
Architectural section drawings showing building interiors and structural details with trees in the background.
Illustration showing a villa and a hexagonal building amidst a park with trees.

Story

A historic villa transformed into a vibrant community hub The Community House in Hansbeke is a thoughtful transformation of the villa of Miss De Schuijter, reimagined as a dynamic community space. The project is deeply connected to its parkland setting, with the villa restored to its original symmetry, enhancing visual connections to the surrounding landscape. A new hexagonal volume, designed to house a multifunctional hall, complements the villa. This new structure, slightly elevated on a concrete plinth, maintains a harmonious relationship with the park, ensuring the continuity of the site's natural beauty. The transition between the villa and the new hall is marked by a foyer and entrance space, seamlessly blending old and new, interior and exterior. The design respects heritage values while introducing modern accessibility and flexibility. The villa's interior is warmed by parquet flooring, wood finishes, and dark red ceramic tiles, creating an inviting atmosphere. The new hall, despite its larger scale, offers an intimate experience through its enclosed form and visible CLT structure.

Design Highlights

Restoration of the villa to its original façade symmetry New hexagonal multifunctional hall with a compact footprint Transitional foyer mediating between historic and new structures Elevated new volume on a concrete plinth for subtle site integration Use of warm interior materials for a welcoming atmosphere Comprehensive sustainability strategy, including geothermal heating

Key Facts

Client City of Deinze
Area 1,172 m²
Budget €3.5M
Completion Year 2025

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • flooring: Parquet flooring and dark red ceramic tiles are used to create a warm atmosphere.
  • wall finish: Green wall paneling is used in the interior community space.

Materials

  • brick — Used in the historic villa and some exterior walls.
  • wood — CLT structure and finishes in the new multifunctional hall.
  • glass — Large windows in the modern building.
  • concrete — Used for the plinth of the new building.

Construction / Systems

  • structural system: The new multifunctional hall uses a visible CLT structure.
  • facade system: The new building features timber cladding.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: green, dark red
  • Lighting: calm and natural with ceiling lights

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