Near the Palingbeek nature reserve outside Ypres, Decancq Vercruysse Architects renovated a former farmhouse into a contemporary holiday home. The project aimed to reconnect the building to its rural setting while preserving the quiet dignity of the Flemish farmhouse typology.
The architects introduced a concrete base and outdoor terrace that extend the home into the landscape and create new possibilities for outdoor living. A thatched pitched roof replaced the flat one, referencing traditional craftsmanship while adding interior volume and daylight. Inside, a restrained palette of plastered walls, Belgian oak and grey stone reflects the studio’s focus on durable, natural materials.
The transformation opens the once-closed building to nature, balancing old and new elements through simple geometry and clear structure.
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