HOTEL ATLANTA:
Adaptive reuse of a hotel into residential apartments.

Inside ATLANTA, curved lines, coloured tiles, and pastel tones recall the elegance of the 1930s, while original doors and floors are combined with walnut, textile wallcoverings, and ceramic finishes, introducing a contemporary softness wit subtle touches. Meanwhile, recessed terraces preserve the rhythm of the façade and give each apartment a loggia-like feel. The stairwell forms the soul of the building, where daily bustle gives way to a calming atmosphere, with new floorboards intentionally left recognisable as contemporary additions—a tangible metaphor for time and renewal.

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HOTEL ATLANTA:
Adaptive reuse of a hotel into residential apartments.

ATLANTA is the transformation of a 1930s hotel in Middelkerke into eight contemporary apartments. Positioned on the corner of Koninginnelaan and Parijsstraat, the building regains visibility after years of vacancy, overshadowed by surrounding high-rise development. The renovation focuses on sustainability and respect for the original architecture, carefully restoring its Art Deco and "New Objectivity" features including the protected façade. In this way, the project brings new life to a historic landmark while maintaining the balance between past character and present needs.

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A DIALOGUE BETWEEN OPPOSITES:
The threshold in-between

The linking corridor becomes the mediator: a red-toned threshold finished with terracotta tiles and bright red window frames. It marks the shift between the domestic and the introspective where contrast is reinforced by the warm in-between character of the corridor.

Materiality plays a central role throughout: weathered wood, 3D wall finishes, mortex surfaces, old beams, and smooth terrazzo floors express a carefully curated patina. This project is not just a home; it is an exercise in spatial rhythm, where light and shadow, color and material, memory and transformation meet in a carefully orchestrated balance.

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