Article source: Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects

In the 9^th century, the Graafjansdijk (dike) protected parts of France and Belgium agaist the storm tides from the North Sea and the Western part of the river Schelde. Currently only a short strip of this dike remains in the rural surroundings of the seaside village of Knokke, near the border with Holland.

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• Architects: Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects
• Project: Graafjansdijk House
• Location: Knokke, Belgium

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