B-juxta architecten’s Post

(Summer’s there) We’re getting ready to shut down our computers, store our helmets and safety shoes and step into the construction leave. But before officially heading into summer, we would like to say thank you to everyone who worked with us. Just like in a movie (the renovation of our B-cinema was one of the highlights of our past year), we give you an overview of finished and ongoing projects in these closing credits of our architectural year. On to further and new collaborations after summer! Enjoy some sunny time off, the B-team. ⁠- Our offices will be closed between 15 July and 5 August. Back at your service from Tuesday 6 August.⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #barchitecten #bbis #bbisarchitecten #bcity #bcityarchitecten #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #locatie #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design

(Opening today!) The former Tupperware site in Aalst is home to an industrial remnant characterised by its shell-shaped shed roofs. Recently, this piece of heritage was restored and brought back to life by B-juxta. Today, the project will be officially inaugurated and handed over to the city of Aalst by developers Revive and Matexi. The serious structural damage led us to add a new slender steel structure to the inside of the concrete structure. The concrete has been repaired and the drainage optimised. We have provided the sheds with austere functional and architectural lighting. The whole has a sober and slender appearance, drawing attention to the design of the original industrial structure. From the end of this week, the sheds will be open to the public as well. - Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHFsXFfe - Client: Dender Development II (Revive & Matexi) Photo: A project preview and the construction site a while ago. More photos coming in this summer! . . . #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #sheds #aalst #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #restoration #heritage #history #conservation #opening

(Welcome!) Last September, Ypres organised a first participation event on the redevelopment of the city's former outdoor swimming pool. Together with Omgeving, we presented two design variants. Attendees gave feedback on which elements were good in both proposals and which adjustments they considered necessary. This clarified what is important to local residents and future users. Moreover, an archaeological preliminary investigation was carried out in late 2023, providing valuable information about the underground parts of the Vauban fortification wall. The preconditions from the Flemish Environment Agency (water manager) and the Flanders Heritage Agency were also sharpened. With this input, we continued working with Omgeving and drew up the final design. On Tuesday 25 June, we will explain this during a second participation moment. Everyone is welcome at 18.30h at d'Oude Kapelle, Lange Torhoutstraat 29 in Ypres. You can register here until 24 June: https://lnkd.in/eyFZHvdJ -⁠ In collaboration with: Omgeving Client: city of Ypres, Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij Image: the final design plan © Omgeving ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #ypres #ieper #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #restoration #heritage #history #conservation #swimmingpool

(Project completed) Today, the Heilig Hart church in Sint-Amandsberg (Ghent) will be officially inaugurated with a press event and a festive opening by the Ghent city council. The church building was redeveloped into a meeting place for the neighbourhood.⁠ ⁠ B-juxta and De Smet Vermeulen architecten jointly drew up the restoration and redevelopment plans. Our design opened up the side walls of the church and placed glass walls behind the façade. This resulted in a covered gallery that creates a visual connection between square, church and garden. The ground floor will house a community solidarity restaurant, a neighbourhood kitchen and a neighbourhood living room, while the former sacristies and choir were transformed into a space for small-scale activities. In addition, the church now has a new floor where larger activities can take place. The renovation and restoration respected the architecture and history of the church. Wherever possible, the existing, colourful tile floors were retained or tiles were recovered to form new patterns. The covered outdoor areas, professional kitchen, sanitary facilities and changing rooms received new ceramic tiles. In the church's choir, the lighting was retained and the beautiful cupboards in the sacristies were preserved as well. -⁠ Our photographer went by and captured the project in its current state. Discover more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e6Kgs_sq ⁠ -⁠ Client: city of Ghent in collaboration with sogent In collaboration with: De Smet Vermeulen architecten Photography: Lucid ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #heilighart #church #ghent #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #restoration #heritage #history #conservation #inauguration

(Open Wervendag) A few weeks ago, the maypole of the new community centre in Stekene was planted - a milestone for this project that marked the end of structural works on the multipurpose hall and library. Sounds like the perfect time to open the construction site to the public! We invite you to pay a visit to the impressive building shell of the new community centre during Open Wervendag this Sunday, 26 May. For one day, the building site will be freely accessible. - More info and a spectacular drone video of the works on the website of Open Wervendag: https://lnkd.in/eTNW2CA9 Hope to see you then! - Client: municipality of Stekene⁠ In collaboration with: A1AR, Furnibo Drone shot: Furnibo ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #barchitecten #communitycentre #stekene #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #firststone #construction #sustainable #OWD24 #openwervendag

(Project completed) Today, the Old Town Hall in Assenede is being officially inaugurated. This moment follows a thorough restoration carried out by B-juxta on both the exterior and the interior of the majestic building on Assenede's market square. The restoration was divided into two different phases, according to the urgency of the works. In a first phase (2016), the balcony was supported and the roof spire dismantled. The restorative campaign started in 2022 and provided for the actual restoration of the entire building. This involved tackling both the outer shell and the interiors. We paid extra attention to the restoration of the roof spire, the necessary optimisation of the balcony and the associated stability works of the front façade. During the restoration, we took the users' wishes into account, without losing the existing historical heritage values. At the same time, we paid attention to integrating sustainable technical installations and making the building accessible to the public. -⁠ Our photographer went by and captured the restored monument yesterday. Discover more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-knznxk -⁠ Client: gemeente Assenede Photography: Lucid ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #townhall #assenede #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #restoration #heritage #history #conservation

B is growing further into one big family. We are currently working on a variety of competitions, large-scale and restoration projects for which we are hiring a fresh load of kick-ass colleagues. In short. We are looking for + a project leader at B-architecten (Antwerp) + project architects at B-architecten (Antwerp & Ghent) + a project leader at B-juxta (Ghent) + a project architect at B-juxta (Ghent) + a BIM coordinator (Antwerp) ⁠⁠ Why B? On the one hand, our ever-expanding portfolio of diverse projects allows you to have a taste of the many flavours architecture has to offer, and to grow from there towards your own unique role and specialisation.⁠ ⁠ Furthermore, we don't just describe ourselves as a family, we are one. And a close one. Our teams work autonomously and in close and personal collaboration. It is therefore no coincidence that B is known for its excellent working climate, where colleagues are each valued for their personality and stimulated to develop their individual capabilities.⁠ ⁠ Would you like to know more about our company, the horizontal structure of our teams, the range of challenging projects and the benefits that come with a job at B? Then quickly go to our website and discover what we are all about: https://lnkd.in/evKZhu7  ⁠ Hope to see you soon!⁠ B.⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #barchitecten #bbis #bbisarchitecten #bcity #bcityarchitecten #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #antwerp #brussels #ghent #architecture #belgianarchitecture #architectuur #belgium #architect #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #office #joinus #welcome #sayhello #joboffer #applynow

(We won!) B-juxta has won the competition for the restoration of six monuments in Blankenberge. The city council chose our team as the winning candidate because of our rich experience in restoration and monument conservation, including in Blankenberge. This includes the restoration of the walkway and abutment of the iconic Pier, which we delivered last year - a project that has since been awarded. 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 overlooks the marina and Leopold Park. Its neo-Gothic style with exotic influences makes it look somewhat oriental. - Curious which five other monuments B-juxta will restore in Blankenberge? Find out on our website: https://lnkd.in/epcErpSR - Client: stad Blankenberge Images: the iconic Paravang © jve, Het Nieuwsblad . . . #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #monuments #blankenberge #architecture #belgianarchitecture #belgium #architectuur #architect #archilovers #welovearchitecture #instarchitecture #instaarch #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #dezeen #architizer #divisare #architecturematters #afasiaarchzine #yellowtrace #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #restoration #heritage #history #conservation #paravang

(Student job alert!) We are looking for an architecture student with excellent building skills who would like to join our team next week (from Monday 22 until Thursday 25 April) to work on a competition scale model. Your work base: our Antwerp hub.⁠ ⁠ Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and experience the ins and outs of an established architecture firm? Then send your CV and portfolio (including scale model work) to jobs@b-architecten.be before the end of this week and we’ll take it from there. Just saying: your work will be fairly remunerated. Because that’s how we roll at B.⁠ ⁠ Don’t hesitate, apply today!⁠ ⁠ See you soon,⁠ B.⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #barchitecten #bbis #bbisarchitecten #bcity #bcityarchitecten #bjuxta #bjuxtaarchitecten #antwerp #architecture #belgianarchitecture #architectuur #belgium #architect #archilovers #contemporaryarchitecture #archdaily #archidaily #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #design #office #joinus #welcome #sayhello #joboffer #applynow