Article source: HUB

The workhouse is part of a complex situated alongside the canal which has a very original and distinct character thanks to its special typology and materialisation. Unlike traditional industrial ‘boxes’, the workhouse’s programmatic mix is rather peculiar: it includes a garage, workshops, offices and a caretaker’s residence.

Image Courtesy © Allard van der Hoek

• Architects: HUB
• Project: Workhouse de Scheepvaart
• Location: Schoten, Belgium
• Photography: Allard van der Hoek, Koen Drossaert
• Partners: loos architects, bureau bouwtechniek, bas
• Program: 2.375 m² mixed program (atelier, offices, storage and residential)
• Budget: € 1.260.000
•  Year: 2002 – 2006

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