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Construction siteBornem
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Architect teamLuc Binst
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Year2018 - 2025
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StatusRealised
A sculptural white box subtly anchored in the landscape
This detached family home presents itself as a clear pavilion concept: a floating white volume that nestles discreetly between the residential area and the forest edge. The house balances openness and intimacy, marking the transition between the urban and the natural.
The design reads as a carefully composed volume within the undulating terrain. The residence is conceived entirely on one level, structured around a distinct division between day and night zones. On the street side, the night area appears modest and closed, with three strategically placed patios that draw light and views deep into the home. Toward the garden, the day area unfolds in full transparency, like a panoramic frame overlooking the forest beyond.
The boundary between inside and outside is deliberately blurred. The floating terrace connects seamlessly to the living area and, like the building itself, seems to hover above the ground. By slightly elevating the surrounding terrain, a flat garden and play zone are created, allowing the house to engage in a harmonious dialogue with its natural setting.
The residence embodies a refined sense of luxury, where light, proportions and materiality converge into a timeless, lucid gesture. Behind the understated façade lies a living environment that can be interpreted freely, from strictly modernist to warm and personal, where architecture provides a natural framework for daily life.
