B juxta architecten opts for the projection of a new volume of 565 square meters at the entrance of the church. This space enjoys different functional spaces such as a kitchen, sanitary facilities, and a cloakroom.
An elegant design is presented that respects the structure of the church to create a good relationship between the old and new architecture. Thanks to the new volume, you can organize events of various kinds that enrich the people of the area.
Blaisant church by B juxta architecten. Photograph by Michiel Vergauwe.An elegant design is presented that respects the structure of the church to create a good relationship between the old and new architecture. Thanks to the new volume, you can organize events of various kinds that enrich the people of the area.
Blaisant church by B juxta architecten. Photograph by Michiel Vergauwe.
Project description by B juxta architecten
Retrofit of the Maria Goretti Church into a multifunctional meeting place.
In 2015, following a design competition, we were selected by the non-profit organisation DOIC to transform the deconsecrated Maria Goretti Church into a multifunctional meeting place. To realise this, we designed a new volume at the entrance of the church. The addition houses a number of necessary functions including the kitchen, sanitary facilities, a cloakroom and heating system, which provide the necessary comfort for organising events of various kinds. We opted for a sleek design that respects the formal language of the former church, so that old and new enter into a fascinating dialogue.
