Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects BVBA

Residence FSD

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

RESIDENCE FSD

Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Tim Van de Velde

CATEGOEY
Houses

YEAR
2020

AREA
535 m²

LEAD ARCHITECTS
enny Govaert & Damiaan Vanhoutte

DESIGN TEAM
Govaert & Vanhoutte architects

ENGINEERING
Cobe Engineering

LOCATION
Brussels, Belgium

COLLABORATORS
Christiaens Bouw

MANUFACTURERS
AutoDesk, Chaos Group, Allaerts Aluminium, Betesco, Deltalight, MAXON Computer, Verolift

Situated on the edge of a forest, residence FSD is shaped on its inclined terrain.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

The steep slope perpendicular to the residence results in a one level concrete volume being visible from the street towards the north-east whereas a full two layers opens up towards the open landscape in the south-west.

The street follows a more gentle slope. The primary entrance & a small car space on the right side of the front façade is on the highest point of the terrain.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

Going down the road, a secondary path becomes accessible for cars on the -1 level. Passing a wooden façade beneath the concrete mass, the path ends in the garages.

All the day functions reside on the upper level, where the view on the landscape is at its best. A kitchen & dining room near the primary entrance share the same space with a living room and a partially separated private office.

The master bedroom, dressing & bathroom are on the east of the building. A small patio floods light into the master bath room. Towards the sunny side generous terraces form the outside space.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

A central wide stairs connects the two levels. All measures are taken to foresee an elevator later on. In case mobility becomes an issue, the parents can primarily live on one level.

All night functions, a garage & various storages are on the level below. In the center a multipurpose room flanks the pool facilities close by the pool.

Along a closed off night hall, three bedrooms & two bathrooms can be accessed. A larger terrace including the pool itself slides from underneath the terrace above.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

By moving the pool forward, it reaches more sunlight and also becomes more visible from the upper level.

Both levels are closed off from the street as well as the neighbors and completely open up towards the south-west lower landscape.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

Concrete canopies, carrying the terraces, shelter all bedrooms for a more intimate setting, but also block the sun.The living areas receive all the light possible.

In the summer the sunlight is partially blocked from the trees. In the winter, the bare trees allow a maximum of sunlight to enter the house, causing free heating.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

The house is imbedded in the inclined terrain. Covering part of the building allows a certain elegance towards the plank textured concrete mass on the street side.

A strong definition of outside space being a part of the architecture creates a clear boundary in between forest & building.

The forest remains as a were, touching the house.

Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde
Residence FSD
© Tim Van de Velde

The swimming pool was partially reduced in depth, allowing an old tree stay where it is.


Residence FSD
Plan - Lower floor
Residence FSD
Plan - Upper floor
Residence FSD
Site plan


Residence FSD
Section A
Residence FSD
Facades

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