Educational design tailored to the surroundings. Kaboog by B-architecten
02/12/2021.
[Middelkerke] Belgium
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Designed by B-architecten, Kaboog is a school in Middelkerke for primary and secondary special-needs education. Kaboog's pedagogical project and specific position within special-needs education required a new school, tailor-made to the needs of its users.
A master plan was drawn up with specific zones for the school due to the infrastructure outdated status, which didn't meet the current standards required for quality education and the specific pedagogical needs of the institution.
A master plan was drawn up with specific zones for the school due to the infrastructure outdated status, which didn't meet the current standards required for quality education and the specific pedagogical needs of the institution.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Kaboog by B-architecten. Photograph by Lucid.
Site plan. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Ground floor plan. Kaboog by B-architecten.
First floor. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Second floor. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Front elevation. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Left lateral elevation. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Right side elevation. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Section 23. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Section 25. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Section 33. Kaboog by B-architecten.
Section 34. Kaboog by B-architecten.
The program required by the school had to encompass spaces for both educational departments. That is why the architects of B-architecten set aside specific zones for these areas within the site of the former hospital where the institution was originally located.
The 3,405 sqm. project is consolidated in the surroundings of Middelkerke, a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, on the North Sea, to connect the building with the city.
The 3,405 sqm. project is consolidated in the surroundings of Middelkerke, a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, on the North Sea, to connect the building with the city.
Description of project by B-architecten
Kaboog is a school in Middelkerke for primary and secondary special-needs education. Both departments merged a few years ago and were each located in a different part of a former hospital in the centre of Middelkerke. The infrastructure was very old and didn't meet the current standards required for quality education, nor for the specific pedagogical needs of Kaboog.
Because of its pedagogical project and its specific offer in the special-needs education, it was high time for a new school, tailormade for its users.
A masterplan was made, allowing specific areas for the school. The other zones were reserved for private residential development. Thanks to the macro-scale analysis, designs tailored to the surroundings became possible.
The school’s design identifies and connects with the Westendelaan. There is an entrance on the ground floor along the façade parallel to the Westendelaan.
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Architects
Project team
Evert Crols, Dirk Engelen, Sven Grooten, Nathalie Lambregts, Jacopo Luini, Cristina Magro Baroni, Olmo Peeters.
Collaborators
Client
Fugave.
Area
3,405 sqm.
Dates
2021.
Location
Middelkerke, Belgium.
Photography
Evert Crols, Dirk Engelen and Sven Grooten and Sebastiaan Leroy. B-architecten, B-bis, B-city and B-juxta
B-architecten, B-bis, B-city, B-juxta. Back in 1997, Evert Crols, Dirk Engelen and Sven Grooten set up an independent office for architecture: B-architecten was born. The three had met during their education in Antwerp and Amsterdam. At the internationally oriented Berlage Institute, it became clear that Evert, Dirk and Sven shared a common design interest. Today, the office is located in Antwerp and Brussels.
Ten years after the foundation of B-architecten, they started a new initiative together with Sebastiaan Leroy: B-bis architecten became an office that focuses on small architectural projects, residential interior design, offices and shops, scenographies for exhibitions and performing arts, temporary installations and furniture design.
In 2020, B-city was launched as a third B-platform with the aim to shape and supervise complex urban projects. The core of its ambition is to work on large-scale projects that carry the potential of becoming new city districts.
Today, B is the sum of four studio divisions called B-architecten, B-bis, B-city and B-juxta have naturally grown into an office of more than 60 people. Each B-team has its particular focus and way of functioning, yet they all share a distinct innovative view on the variety of projects the B-platforms stand for.
Ten years after the foundation of B-architecten, they started a new initiative together with Sebastiaan Leroy: B-bis architecten became an office that focuses on small architectural projects, residential interior design, offices and shops, scenographies for exhibitions and performing arts, temporary installations and furniture design.
In 2020, B-city was launched as a third B-platform with the aim to shape and supervise complex urban projects. The core of its ambition is to work on large-scale projects that carry the potential of becoming new city districts.
Today, B is the sum of four studio divisions called B-architecten, B-bis, B-city and B-juxta have naturally grown into an office of more than 60 people. Each B-team has its particular focus and way of functioning, yet they all share a distinct innovative view on the variety of projects the B-platforms stand for.
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