Report: A Public Living Room

Issue
04/2019 Colour and Texture
Author
Sandra Hofmeister
Source
DETAIL
Task
New construction
Location
Belgium, Aalst
Architecture
KAAN Architecten
The central atrium is used both as a library and reading room. The facade of the historical building is integrated into the plan of the new structure. Large windows open up the classrooms of the performing arts academy to the city.
© Delfino Sisto Legnani, Marco Cappelletti
The Utopia building by Kaan Architecten organizes a variety of public functions into a lively meeting place for the urban population of Aalst.
The central atrium is used both as a library and reading room. The facade of the historical building is integrated into the plan of the new structure. Large windows open up the classrooms of the performing arts academy to the city.
© Delfino Sisto Legnani, Marco Cappelletti