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The building is accessible by a central binding public domain,  the playground of the former school. By opening some windows further down we reinforce the relationship  between interior spaces and this square. By doing the same at the other site of the building,   the back area is activated as a green semi-public space linked with the meeting hall. The closed functions, the storeroom, the technical areas and the sanitary facilities are grouped in a partially extended volume. It is a rejuvenation of the building, where the recent sanitair extension  gave rise to. This slider movement brings light in the heart of the meeting centre and gives more space at  the central entrance hall. Internal windows overlook this hall and spread the light into the adjacent spaces. The other rooms have an open character, and can be used fully for the activities of the meeting centre : kitchen, meeting room, meeting hall and drawing Academy. The attic is elaborated for what is needed to use the building today. Further inside extension is still possible in the future.

ROOM & ROOM Architecture and Urbanism

• Architects: ROOM & ROOM Architecture and Urbanism
• Project: Renovation of the Cultural Center in Woesten
• Location: Woesten, Belgium
• Architect: Tom Vanhee Architect
• Structure engineer: S.C.E.S. nv
• Client: Gemeentebestuur Vleteren
• Contractor: Monument Vandekerckhove

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