Cadix Palazzo Apartments
Cadix Palazzo Apartments
Bovenbouw architectuur
MANUFACTURERS
Reynaers, Sanpa, Strating, Verheyen
LOCATION
Antwerpen, Belgium
CATEGORY
Apartments
AREA
6197 M²
CLIENT
Cip Nv
YEAR
2021
LEAD ARCHITECTS
Dirk Somers, Reinaart Vandersloten, Alba Tavares Vanhoutte, Joni Nieuwenhuysen And Brecht Casier
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Land In Zicht
HVAC
Stabo
CONTRACTORS
Strabag
COLLABORATING ARCHITECTS
Sergison Bates Architects, Bulk Architecten
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT
Venac
The Palazzo communicates the language of the urban boulevard. As a stately residential building, it shapes the corner of the Kattendijk dock and Londenstraat.
Its western side is characterized by a chamfered corner marking the axis shift of Londenstraat. The eastern corner marks the connection with the Kattendijkdok-Oojdpaai and the Cadix area, however with a less dramatic gesture.
The city block was designed in collaboration with Sergison Bates Architects and Bulk Architecten.
The passage under the Palazzo connects the inner courtyard to the Londenstraat.
Glazed doors protect the courtyard from street noise but allow views from the street.
The building is veiled under a rhythmically undulating facade that relies on stratification and monumental order.
Large indoor terraces fit neatly into the rhythm and bring a sense of homeliness and dynamism to the stately façade.
The Palazzo accommodates 9 apartments per floor and two symmetrically positioned entrances and circulation cores.
In total, the Palazzo provides 54 apartments over 6 floors containing. Unique corner solutions, beautiful terraces, and spacious one-bedroom apartments.
On the ground floor flexible commercial units are provided.
The entrance halls are connected to the garden and bicycle storage tucks neatly into the sides.
This way a lively and open street scene is created, encased in a light cording that creates a certain intimacy for the passer-by on the boulevard.
Consistent with the Port building next door, the Palazzo uses robust materials with subtle detailing referencing warehouse structures in the area.
