Herkenrode is located in the historic city center of Hasselt, Belgium, and it long served as a military site. After the army left, the complex fulfilled various functions for the federal government. Now it has been reconverted into a sustainable and lively quarter. Abscis Architects, Atelier Kempe Thill, and UAU Collectiv designed a diverse and sustainable housing project that shows great respect for the historical context and aims at bringing a wide range of people to the town of Hasselt. The buildings on the edge of the site were partly renewed. Situated inside these walls is a courtyard, a green oasis where residents and visitors can relax. This is where, in the heart of the development, Atelier Kempe Thill introduced a new urban villa.
Project
Reconversion of the former Herkenrode army barracks in Hasselt into a lively and sustainable quarter of 124 houses.
Co-designers
architectural office Abscis Architecten, Ghent
architectural office UAU Collectiv, Hasselt
landscape architects LAND Landschapsarchitecten, Antwerp
Status
invited competition, first prize, built
Client
livaco NV, NV Group Vestio
Images
Ulrich Schwarz. airphoto Vestio
