Description

Brutalist residence designed by Jo Crepain

Located in a quiet residential area in Hoevenen. Close to the village centre, six schools within a 2km range and several buses within walking distance.

Residence Verstraeten is about a creation from the early days of the creative Crepain. The reference to a modern castle lies at the heart of the design. Just as Panamarenko reverted to his inner child when creating his flight artworks, Crepain returned to his fantasy world to conceive this dwelling.

A circular concrete spiral staircase in the rear façade acts as a castle tower. A walkway above the kkn connects one sleeping area to another room. Concrete protrusions in the facade, see-through hatches in the bdrms, built-in planters, exposed concrete ceilings and bare brick allude to castle typology and pure brutalism.

Crepain sketched the house with, on the one hand, high, sunlit spaces where one gets energy to conquer the world - the 3.6m high living space - and, on the other hand, low, small, dark corners where one can hide in moments of intimacy - the cosy TV corner. The kkn is separate, yet connected to the living space via the dining area.

On the 1st floor, two spacious bedrooms, a bdk and separate WC. On the glvl, next to the TV corner, a third bedroom with dressing room and washbasin.

A cylindrical terrace connects the living space with the south-west facing garden. The garden has been pleasantly landscaped and lends itself perfectly to summer dinner parties.

An absolute must-buy for architecture lovers.