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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh

Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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PAVILION BRICK FACTORY VOGELENSANGH

Bedaux de Brouwer Architects

ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Thomas Bedaux, Pieter Bedaux, Joyce Verstijnen

CLIENT
Stichting Restauratie en Educatie Steenfabriek Vogelensangh

MANUFACTURERS
Baars & Bloemhoff, Modular Lighting Instruments, TossB, Vitra, Vogelensangh brickwork

TEAM
Thomas Bedaux, Pieter Bedaux, Joyce Verstijnen, Koen de Witte-van Rijswijk

INSTALLATION 
Koopmans Installatietechniek B.V., Huisman Elektrotechniek B.V.

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
Jensz

CONTRACTOR
Aannemersbedrijf Hoes

AREA
440 m²

LOCATION
Deest, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Factory

YEAR
2016

Text description provided by the architects.

Vogelensangh, a brick factory with a rich history and the only one left where bricks are produced in traditionally coal-fired kilns, commissioned Bedaux de Brouwer Architects to design a contemporary pavilion.

Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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This resulted in a design that both in its exterior and interior emphasizes the timeless beauty of the tradition of hand-moulded brick.

The pavilion functions both as reception and office space, and complements the adjacent factory, which has been operating since 1919. The design process started on site and the design reflects the purity and simplicity of manufacturing bricks.

Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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The pavilion, that materializes as an elongated volume with a fairly closed, brick-built entrance wall, is located on top of an elevated plinth. The bricks, that are produced on site, have purposely been laid in a simple bond that refers to the rational way bricks are stacked during fabrication.

On the inside, the building opens up to its surroundings through a glass facade that stretches over the entire width of the building.

The clear view on the monumental factory, the busy site and the rural scenery offers an impressive panorama. The interior is characterized by vaulted brick ceilings, inspired by the traditional ring kiln.

Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Just like this ring kiln, the pavilion exists of a rational sequence of rooms, each with its own purpose.

Utility rooms have been located next to the closed wall, the other rooms are located at the ‘open’ side of the building.

All in all, a pavilion that is closely related to its environment, not only designed for, but also materialized with and inspired by the client.

Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Pavilion Brick Factory Vogelensangh
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Ground Floor Plan
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Site Plan


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Detail

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