Historic townhouse renovation featuring large black-framed windows and ornate trim, designed by Tom Naeyaert Architecture in Antwerp.
Contemporary residential architecture featuring a private balcony with wooden wall paneling, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Bespoke modern kitchen with black upper cabinets, marble countertops, and large glass doors designed by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Interior view of a modern staircase featuring hanging pendant lights, a skylight, and exposed wooden beams, designed by Tom Naeyaert Architecture in Antwerp.
Minimalist residential interior with a modern black staircase and a large window overlooking greenery, crafted by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Bespoke modern staircase design with black floating steps against a white wall and a minimalist black handrail, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Bespoke interior integration of artwork near a classic wooden staircase railing, designed by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Historic townhouse renovation featuring white walls with ornate molding and a wooden floor, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture in Antwerp.
Modern bathroom interior design featuring a round mirror, black lighting fixtures, and a dark green stone wall, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.

Type: Renovation

Location: Antwerp

Client: BrickMasters

Design & built phase: 2018-2023

Project status: Delivered

Photographer: Tom Naeyaert

This large-scale residential project in Antwerp demonstrates a sophisticated approach to urban density through the extensive renovation and extension of a multi-family housing complex. Developed over a five-year period for corporate developer BrickMasters, the architectural intervention tackled the challenge of transforming an existing structural envelope into multiple high-end, contemporary living units that prioritize both community and individuality.

The core design strategy focused on optimizing the building's overall volume and introducing a clean, minimalist extension that injects new life into the streetscape. By reconfiguring the internal layouts, each individual apartment was redesigned to maximize spatial efficiency and fluid circulation. The new structural addition allows the building to open up toward the rear, creating light-filled spaces and integrating private outdoor areas for the residents, which is a rare luxury in high-density urban environments.

Material integrity and functional sustainability were key drivers throughout the collaboration with BrickMasters. The exterior palette bridges the gap between the original architectural fabric and modern minimalism, utilizing enduring, tactile materials. Internally, a masterful orchestration of natural light routes daylight deep into each unit, establishing a serene, grounded atmosphere. The final delivery is a benchmark for modern multi-family living, blending collective structural presence with refined domestic comfort.