The kindergarten merges with the curved morphology of the street.

The frayed character of the rear side of the kindergarten.

The tectonic expression of the elevations is designed as a stack, with a certain toy like playfulness.

Detail of the brickwork made of colored concrete blocks.

Kindergarten

Edegem

Ground floor plan of the building amidst a typology of deep plots.

First floor

The design of the kindergarten integrates with the street’s morphology. The building tries to fit in with the existing row houses. The facade bends with the curvature of the street and connects to the adjacent building on both sides. The kindergarten, which spans two floors, is designed to complement the height of the surrounding houses. Its facades echo traditional masonry patterns, incorporating architectural elements in a modern reinterpretation.

The extension of the primary school is strategically connected to the existing structure through the stairwell. Classrooms are situated on the ground and first floors, with the new volume introducing a fresh entrance to the primary school. While the new extension is slightly lower than the adjacent existing school, it maintains the facade rhythm of the original building. The masonry design seeks to establish connections with the surrounding structures, creating a cohesive link with the neighborhood.

  • Design teamDirk Somers, Joni Nieuwenhuysen, Reinaart Vandersloten & Henk Jan Imhoff
  • LocationEdegem
  • Year2012 - 2017
  • ClientAG Real Estate and the community of Edegem
  • ProgramKindergarten: 8 classes, refectory, gym, staff areas and partly covered playground. Primary school: 4 classes, partly covered playground and bicycle shed
  • PhotographyStijn Bollaert