Article source: Dehullu Architecten

The quality of the existing dwelling consists not only of the building itself, but also of the surroundings and orientation.  On renovating the existing building the architects worked with local materials to stay as close as possible to the original design.  Logically the main living room was relocated in an extension oriented on the beautiful surroundings of the small and rural town of Villers-en-Fagne.  This extension was conceived  in a delicate and quite sober structure.  The living area is suspended between the two slabs of roof and floor.  The connection with the terrace and the green and hilly  surroundings is optimized for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

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• Architects: Dehullu Architecten
• Project: Renovation & extension of a holiday house 
• Location: Villers-en- Fagne, Belgium
• Client: Private
• Condition before modification: An old stable / ‘farm house’ in very poor quality
• Meausures: Main building : 15,35m x 9m
• Extension: Aluminium, glazing K 1,0 W/m²K
• Original building: Wooden windows, glazing K 1,0 W/m²K
• Surface: before: 210 m² – after 240 m²
• Year of construction: 2011-2012

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