Belgian Architecture Studio Felt Renovates Mid-Century Ghent Bungalow with Blue-Tiled Tower
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Belgian architecture studio Felt renovated a mid-century bungalow in Ghent, adding a distinctive blue-tiled tower that houses a new entrance and staircase. The project, named Daniël, involved reworking the 315-square-metre home to better accommodate family life while preserving its mid-century character. The renovation maintained the original rectilinear form and white-painted brickwork while introducing modern elements like the ceramic-tiled tower, creating a harmonious blend of old and new architectural elements.
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The renovation, named Daniël, required Felt to rework the 315-square-metre bungalow to better cater to family life, while still maintaining the mid-century character of its rectilinear, white-painted brickwork.
The project involved adding a distinctive blue-tiled tower that houses a new entrance and staircase, creating a harmonious blend of old and new architectural elements.
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