Article source: LENS°ASS ARCHITECTEN

The old farm house  comprises five buildings and is located on a unique site in close proximity to the Gaasbeek Castle. What strategy needs to be developed to revive a dilapidated building without reconstructing it in a nostalgic manner? The decisive question is how such a homestead  can be adapted to modern housing requirements without destroying its agricultural character.

Image Courtesy © LENS°ASS ARCHITECTEN

• Architects: LENS°ASS ARCHITECTEN
• Project: Rabbit Hole
• Location: Gaasbeek, Belgium
• Photography: Philippe van Gelooven, Bieke Claessens, Andri Haflidason

Article source: LENS°ASS Architects

The old farm house  comprises five buildings and is located on a unique site in close proximity to the Gaasbeek Castle. What strategy needs to be developed to revive a dilapidated building without reconstructing it in a nostalgic manner? The decisive question is how such a homestead  can be adapted to modern housing requirements without destroying its agricultural character.

Image Courtesy Philippe van Gelooven

• Architects: LENS°ASS Architects
• Project: Rabbit Hole
• Location: Gaasbeek, Belgium

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