IN BETWEEN:
Now you see it, now you don’t. The facade renovation at Frankrijklei 121 was based on a grid of panels with subtle seams. The new protruding window surrounds are a nod to the framed windows of the townhouse next door. On a sunny day, its shadows create a graphic interplay with the grid. At night, the facade lighting comes into view, once again aligned with paneling and windows.

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IN BETWEEN:
The design choices for the facade renovation at Frankrijklei 121 were first and foremost contextual. Sitting in between the curtain-walled Financia bank building and the grand neoclassicist Dhanis townhouse, VIVA created a balanced line-play related to the facades of both neighbors. Material-wise, the beige paneling fits neatly into the color scheme of the Frankrijklei.

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IN BETWEEN:
Frankrijklei no. 121 got a new coat! As the existing facade panels came loose, the opportunity arose to address the ’80 building and carry out an energy-efficient renovation. The graphic looking 80ties facade with with cut-outs and overhangs was evened out to make way for a more serene architectural look, in tune with its prominent neighbors.


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