25/05/2026
Situated within a consolidated yet evolving urban context, close to Dampoort Station and part of a broader masterplan set to gradually transform the area, the project takes a clear position. It aligns with the Koopvaardijlaan boulevard, reinforcing the existing urban continuity within a dense, infrastructural setting.
As the design progresses, the spatial organisation becomes more defined. A central core structures the building, allowing the perimeter to remain open and adaptable for learning environments, while circulation areas are designed not just for movement, but for meeting, studying, and informal use.
Through model-making and ongoing testing, early visualisations begin to show how the building relates to its context balancing solidity with openness, and structure with flexibility.
A design developed through collaboration, continuous refinement, and a focus on both its urban setting and everyday use.
Algemene Bouw Maes nv