Project

Design Museum . Gent

- Gent, Belgium

The Design Museum in Gent, crafted by Carmody Groarke, ATAMA, and RE-ST, is a testament to contemporary architectural collaboration.

Street view with traditional and modern buildings, people walking and cycling on a wet path.

A street view in a city with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. People are walking and cycling on a wet pathway, and buildings with ornate facades and modern designs are visible.

Story

Design Museum . Gent

A Testament to Architectural Collaboration The Design Museum in Gent emerges as a collaborative endeavor between Carmody Groarke, ATAMA, and RE-ST, set against the backdrop of Belgium's rich cultural tapestry. This project is not merely an architectural feat but a dialogue between historical context and modern design principles. The museum's design is characterized by a sensitive integration with its urban environment, respecting the historical fabric of Gent while introducing a contemporary aesthetic. The architects have embraced a material palette that complements the existing urban texture, ensuring that the new structure resonates with its surroundings.

Design Highlights

Collaboration between three prominent architectural firms. Integration of modern design within a historical urban context. Use of materials that harmonize with the existing cityscape.

Key Facts

Detail Description
Location Gent, Belgium
Architects Carmody Groarke, ATAMA, RE-ST
Status In Progress

Technical summary

Updated 3/10/2026

Finishes

  • Not specified

Materials

  • concrete — structural and facade elements
  • brick — facade
  • thatch — roofing
  • wood — interior ceiling and furniture
  • metal — interior ductwork

Construction / Systems

  • concrete frame: Used in structural elements and facades.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: Not specified

Images

Street view with traditional and modern buildings, people walking and cycling on a wet path.
Exterior view of a building with a curtain-like facade and a person walking by.
Symmetrical multi-story brick building with central entrance and stone pillars.
Brick building with scaffolding on the roof, construction workers, and vehicles in front.
Brick building under renovation with construction crane on roof.
Multi-story building with columns and large windows, surrounded by trees and pedestrians.
Interior view showing curved concrete structures and a staircase.
Interior with wooden ceiling, circular skylight, exposed metallic ductwork, and industrial hood.
Room with circular ceiling design, mid-century modern furniture, desk, and patterned rugs.
Room interior with glass windows, white curtains, wooden furniture, and high ceiling.
A construction site showing a curved concrete structure with circular openings, building materials, and a worker.
Modern building with a thatched roof and concrete elements surrounded by greenery.
Modern building with curved concrete design and thatched roof.
Construction site with circular opening, thatched structure, and workers.
A construction site featuring concrete structures with sloped roofs, tarps, and workers, set against a backdrop of trees and the sea.

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