Modern office interior with corporate glass partition walls, a sleek black desk, and industrial pendant lighting, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Vertical lush green garden wall integrated into modern residential facade architecture next to a black door frame, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Contemporary workspace design featuring glass doors, minimalist pendant lights, and large windows maximizing natural light, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Architectural perspective looking down a modern spiral staircase with concrete steps, a brick wall corner, and a frosted glass window, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Landscape design of a modern residential garden with colorful flowers in front of a white building featuring a large black-framed window, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Modern building interior design featuring an integrated elevator, glass partition walls, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and contemporary stairs, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Bespoke amber-colored glass pendant lights hanging from a black track on a wooden ceiling in a modern rustic interior, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Three-story residential building design featuring a yellow brick facade, large ground-floor windows, and decorative stone accents, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.
Modern concrete staircase with minimalist metal railing inside a contemporary building, viewed through architectural glass, by Tom Naeyaert Architecture.

Type: Transformation of a warehouse into a mixed use building, with a restaurant, offices & apartments

Location: Antwerp

Client: Wide bv

Design & built phase: 2018 - 2022

Project status: Delivered

Photographer: Tom Naeyaert

Situated in the architectural landscape of Antwerp, this project encompasses the extensive transformation of a former industrial warehouse into a refined, contemporary mixed-use building. Executed over a four-year design and build phase for Wide bv, the architectural intervention sought to honor the structural history of the warehouse while introducing a sophisticated, modern functionality.

The core design philosophy centers on a harmonious balance between raw, industrial heritage and minimalist precision. By stripping away unnecessary clutter, the intrinsic spatial qualities of the original building were brought to the forefront. Large-scale structural elements are counterbalanced by clean architectural lines and a meticulously curated palette of refined, authentic materials.

A primary challenge and triumph of the renovation was the masterfully orchestrated interplay of light. Through strategic spatial planning and tailored openings, natural light penetrates deep into the core of the building, transforming a once-shadowed industrial space into a serene, fluid environment. The result is a timeless, light-filled structure that effortlessly transitions between purpose and atmosphere, custom-crafted for its new dual-use destination.