The Architecture of Time by Nel Verbeke.Nel Verbeke is driven by the emotional power of design. More than by the form or function of objects, Brussels-based designer’s practice examines both the past and the future, critically reflecting on the current zeitgeist. Her latest...
Furniture Object or Functional Sculpture: ROPE 6M by Atelier Ief Spincemaille.By supersizing and scaling up one of the world’s oldest inventions – rope, Atelier Ief Spincemaille has created a simple but versatile, limited-edition object. Whether being used as an expressive functional sculpture or a playful...
Bath & Barley: First Belgian Beer Spa in Brussels by WeWantMore.WeWantMore has elevated the humble ‘beer spa’, designing Belgium's very first example in Brussels. The space playfully straddles both wellness and pub in a design that celebrates all things bathing and Belgium’s infamous beer...
Zware Jongens’ Fresh Vision for Belgian Eyewear Specialist Hons.Concept agency Zware Jongens reveals a new retail space for independent Belgian eyewear specialist Optiek Hons. Through tricky mirror panelling, clever grid-design, select materials, and a heightened consideration for how to enhance the...
Harlan Levey Projects & Studio Khachatryan Open an Art & Design Space in Brussels.In Brussels' infamous Molenbeek district, Harlan Levey Projects and Studio Khachatryan take up residence within a newly refurbished 500-square-metre building. Set to become the city’s newest cultural hub, the building is situated near...
Epic Renovation of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp by KAAN Architecten.One of KAAN Architecten’s most intrepid initiatives for KMSKA was to completely conceal the extension of the museum within its existing inner structure — the new addition is not visible from the outside, highlighting the heritage value...
WeWantMore Highlights Drag Legacy of Brussels’ Le Grand Café with Giant 3D Murals.Belgian design studio WeWantMore celebrate the heritage and inclusive ethos of Brussels’ Le Grand Café with their giant 3D wall murals, bringing a sense of fun and exuberance back into the space that once housed numerous drag shows. The...
BRUT Unveils a Permanent Gallery in Antwerp and 3rd Edition of Works Dubbed City Remnants.Emerging Belgian designers’ collective BRUT presents its new steps that position the group more vitally as a shared design practice while generating promising opportunities for future, client-oriented collaborations....
Room in the City in Leuven, Belgium by 51N4E.Our city's public spaces hold immeasurable social value and play a vital role in shaping our communities. Whether it is a market, piazza, playground or park, these spaces have the potential to elicit a sense of belonging and encourage...
