Van Wassenhove House, Brutalist residence in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium.
The Van Wassenhove House is a concrete residence with distinct geometric forms and large glazed surfaces in Sint-Martens-Latem. The structure creates flowing connections between interior and exterior through window placement and massive concrete construction.
Architect Juliaan Lampens designed this concrete building in 1974 during a period when Belgian architecture embraced modernist principles following the 1958 Brussels World Fair. The decades that followed this exhibition shaped an entire generation of builders in Belgium.
The residence shows how residents live within brutalist design, adapting to massive concrete forms and flowing interior spaces that shape daily routines. Furnishings were created specifically for these rooms, linking practical living with artistic intent.
Access to the building is available through guided tours where visitors can examine the concrete construction, spatial layout, and custom-designed furniture. Advance booking is recommended to ensure availability and proper timing.
The monolithic concrete roof contrasts sharply with glass walls, creating dynamic tension between solid mass and transparency. This interplay allows residents to maintain continuous visual connection with the surrounding garden space.
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