A layered monument Dating back to around 1200, the Cloth Hall is one of the largest medieval civic halls in Europe. For centuries it formed the civic centre of Ypres, bringing together the cloth market, the Belfry — symbol of urban freedom and…
Hans Van Bever was part of our practice for nearly twenty-five years — first as a project architect, later as partner. He joined us in 2001, bringing with him a strong architectural background shaped by his studies at Sint-Lucas in Ghent and his…
Open day – B-office Ghent To mark Open Monumentendag, we’re opening the doors of our Ghent office in the iconic Miljoenenkwartier. This elegant townhouse, home to B-juxta, will host a unique behind-the-scenes experience dedicated to heritage…
Today marks the start of a new phase in our vision for the St Godelieve abbey site, which we see as a flexible framework that accommodates various uses, without compromising its rich heritage. The second restoration phase is formally inaugurated in…
"De grootste uitdaging is zonder twijfel de steeds strenger wordende regelgeving wat betreft energienormen. Want hoe zorg je ervoor dat erfgoed aan die eisen voldoet, zonder de karakteristieke en historische waarde ervan aan te tasten? Mieke…
At B, we are always striving to make our planet greener. And for Christmas, we are doing the same. In the past, we have already invested in planting 1,000 trees as part of a reforestation project in Armenia. For 2025, we are building further on…
The shed structure is located within the Pier Kornel residential project, a 4 ha site that is currently being converted into a new city neighbourhood with 450 new houses and flats. The shed structure used to function as a workshop and warehouse and…
One of the six monuments is another iconic structure: the Blankenberge Paravang, a belle-époque design from 1908 that recalls elite coastal tourism at the beginning of the 20th century. The structure consists of a windbreak with benches and…
Last year, we chose to make our planet greener for Christmas. We invested in planting 1,000 trees as part of a reforestation project in Armenia. Meanwhile, one year later, the trees are being carefully monitored as they grow. Here, you can follow…
Also the brand new Ravelingen events hall, a project we built in Knokke-Heist, was nominated for this year's FEBE Award in the category Precast in Buildings. In short: at B we have collected numerous awards and nominations with a range of diverse…
The former outdoor swimming pool is a special place for many people of Ypres. Located at the end of Vauban's imposing ramparts, part of the moat was walled in 1884 and set up as a military swimming pool. After World War I, a new pool was designed…
On Thursday 7 September, we will participate in the colloquium with our presentation The Foundlings of B. Joint Ventures for Quasi-Heritage Objects. In it, we will be looking back at some key adaptive reuse projects since the early days of…
Dutch version There is free admission between 11 and 16h. You can meet the B-family, discover our projects with a word of explanation, follow a tour around our workplaces or just stroll around in our cosy, sunlit courtyard garden. In short: no…
With our new restoration division B-juxta, we not only welcomed 30 wonderful people into the family, we are now based in Ghent as well. At the same time, we are busy building our B-cinema, a new office space on the scale of more than 100…
The grande dame of the Belgian coast underwent a thorough facelift over the past two years and was restored to its original glory, using contemporary materials and techniques. Profiling and black and white colour shades were respected as much as…
The project At the end of the 19th century, Bruges city architect Louis Delacenserie carried out thorough adaptation works on the Hof van de Heren van Gruuthuse, giving the city palace with its 14th century core its neo-Gothic appearance. Under the…
Bats often have very specific needs when it comes to their shelter. Many bats choose warm, often historic attics to give birth to and raise their young. There, they can seek suitable temperatures from the ridge of the attic to the floor.…
The walkway was reconstructed to Jules Soete's original 1933 design, using contemporary materials and techniques. Profiling and black and white colour shades were respected as much as possible. Today, the footpath is again provided with seats, just…
This remarkable location will be a meeting space within the green and historic setting of the city ramparts. It is a mythical place in the collective memory of Ypres, where residents spent many beautiful summer months before the pool closed its…
Our teams are in full preparation to boost their fitness to the maximum by the start of the event. In addition, our colleagues are organising various activities to raise money. But we are going for more. That is why we are calling on you to support…
A future for the abbey The existing convent faces the Hortus Conclusus. This garden is the heart of the site, around which abbey life took place. As the most sacred garden, it was an important place of silence and contemplation. The sisters of the…
B-juxta evolved from the Ghent-based JUXTA, which has its roots in Architectenbureau Van Acker – later Avapartners. Since its establishment in 1967, the office grew into an important player in Flanders in the field of restoration, renovation and…
With B-juxta came a third operating base: a stately townhouse in Ghent's so-called 'millionaires quarter' that exudes history but where, inside, we work on the future. As such, today B operates from Belgium's three university capitals: Antwerp,…
On 15 December, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tom Callebaut to our Bcafé. Callebaut is a senior lecturer in interior architecture at KU Leuven. Furthermore, he works as a freelance consultant for architectural competitions. It is in this context…
We are happy to share an update on the reconstruction of the Gangway Pier in Blankenberge. The panoramic photos above capture the evolution of the construction site.
Learn more about the project here.
"Vooraleer Maarten Van Acker professor werd in Antwerpen, stond hij aan de wieg van het bouwblokkenteam in dezelfde stad en deed hij ervaring op in New York. Aan de Katholieke Universiteit Leuven legde hij de basis voor zijn onderzoek met een…
It is very important to include these core qualities in the approach right from the start of a project. Via an image catalogue, several example projects are highlighted that include these core qualities, as is the case for the Gruuthuse museum. The…
After a thorough examination, Margriet was restored and given a new gold layer. As a bonus, Margriet now carries the following text in her belly with a message for all future Ypres: "Ieperling daar, op de schubben van mijn lijf voel je de eelt van…
