“The wood gives the buildings a warmer character,” says Peter Ysenbrandt of Cubyc Architects, which designed Project Z.
Within this project, wood is not applied as a series of separate elements, but consistently integrated across multiple parts of the building, from façade to terrace.
The two new volumes, built on pile foundations, combine concrete and sand-lime brick. Their clean lines result in a restrained and contemporary architectural expression, complemented by three above-ground levels and a spacious semi-underground parking.
Project Z also stands out through its energy concept, including geothermal heat pumps, ventilation with heat recovery, solar panels and an orientation that optimises passive solar gains while limiting cooling loads.
With only two apartments remaining, the project is now completed and inhabited after approximately two years of construction by Deblaere.
