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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Reception buildings Botanical Garden Meise in Belgium by NU ArchitectuuratelierNovember 13th, 2021 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: NU Architectuuratelier The new reception areas integrate harmoniously into the existing garden like a tranquil architectural landscape. The intervention gives a powerful and innovative impulse to a visit to the botanical garden in Meise. The strength of the new reception structure lies in the contrast between the horizontal architecture and the verticality of the surrounding trees and the imposing Herbarium building. By designing the building in a canopy structure, indoor and outdoor spaces flow seamlessly into one another. The building is present, but subordinate to the existing landscape. At the same time, new inviting squares are organised at both entrances, bringing the public domain into the garden.  Image Courtesy © Stijn Bollaert
 Image Courtesy © Stijn Bollaert The reception structures have different functions. There is a tourist reception, a garden shop, a small catering point, a multifunctional hall, guest rooms, the offices for the public and the caretakers’ houses. NU architectuuratelier is consciously committed to a smart combination of flexibility, sustainability and far-reaching pragmatism. The structure is simple: seemingly independent prefab concrete crosses support a wooden deck, which shelters both interior and exterior spaces. The project has been thought through and materialised very consistently. This makes for a peaceful architecture that serves and harmonises with its natural surroundings. For both visitors and staff, every space and detail has been ruthlessly rethought and simplified. The project also includes the restoration and redevelopment of the former Flemish farmstead on the grounds.  Image Courtesy © Stijn Bollaert  Image Courtesy © Stijn Bollaert  Image Courtesy © Stijn Bollaert  Image Courtesy © Stijn Bollaert  Image Courtesy © NU Architectuuratelier  Image Courtesy © NU Architectuuratelier  Image Courtesy © NU Architectuuratelier  Image Courtesy © NU Architectuuratelier
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