Concept

Residentie Gambrinus consists of a main building, an annex and two commercial units. These are all situated around a landscaped inner courtyard with car parking spaces. The main building has two commercial units on the ground-floor level facing onto the Vlaanderenstraat. One of these commercial units consists of two levels, the upper level of which extends through to the Pieter Vanderdoncktdoorgang. Above the commercial units are six residential units with living areas facing the Vlaanderenstraat and sleeping areas facing the inner courtyard. The main building's 18th-century front facade on the Vlaanderenstraat was conserved. The rear facade was purposely designed to be sober and classic. Three identical studios are located in the annex facing the inner courtyard. A more provocative architectural style was permitted given that the annex blends in more with the Pieter Vanderdoncktdoorgang.