House Design With Mirrored Cladding Facades That Reflect The Surrounding Wooded Area

In the 60s the green belt around Antwerp was the place for architectural experimentation, several interesting villas were built in this wooded area. Our client bought one of those early architectural gems. Although in a state of decay, the strength of the original design shimmered through the thick, overgrown greenery upon our first visit. Unfortunately, when inspecting the original structure, the building was too far gone to renovate to today’s standards. In addition, the shift in functionality of our homes in general, working from home, a busy family life, etc, led to an increase in the original sqm. With that in mind, a rebuild of the house with a strong respect for its original architectural qualities was the better option. (, a resto-mod, an evolution in spirit, an ode to the 60s design) At first glance, randomly positioned concrete walls to define the interior-exterior spaces and functions. Their variation in height and orientation allows them to fulfill serval functions: bearing, privacy,