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L&L TOWNHOUSE
RoeselareRenovation and expansion of a townhouse
The single-story pavilion-style home is located in the center of the block between Sint-Alfonsiusstraat and Ooststraat. The home consists of two separate volumes: a garage facing the street and a living area set back in the deep, southwest-facing garden.
The existing volume is preserved, reconfigured, and expanded. The irregular walls and angular twists are streamlined by organizing the functions along the edges. A long built-in unit structures the living space and extends into the garden, creating perspective and continuity.
The extension includes a high-ceilinged kitchen-dining area and a covered terrace, brought together under a single new roof slab placed atop the existing structures. A cutout in the roof provides additional daylight to the living spaces. The new additions remain compact and are situated between the tall shared facade and the elongated volume housing the nighttime functions, thereby limiting their spatial impact.
The new terrace and the outdoor pool together form a single, bright outdoor space. The slight difference in level creates a seating edge around the pool, making it an integral part of the living landscape.
Project information
| Project |
Project
Renovation and expansion of a townhouse |
|---|---|
| Program |
Program Renovation of a single-story home, redesign of the terrace, and construction of an outdoor swimming pool |
| Location |
Location
51 Sint-Alfonsiusstraat, 880 ROESELARE |
| Client |
Client
Building Stories BVBA |
| LINK LAB MEMBERS |
LINK LAB MEMBERS
US
|
| IN COLLABORATION WITH |
IN COLLABORATION WITH
TECCLEM |
| Gross floor area |
Gross floor area
± 200 m² |
| STATUS |
STATUS
Completed in 2019 |
Site
The residence is located in a compact urban block between Sint-Alfonsiusstraat and Ooststraat in Roeselare. The lot is surrounded by adjacent buildings, with a tall shared facade on the east side and multi-story structures above retail spaces on the north side.
Behind the street-facing buildings, a deep, southwest-facing garden with mature trees unexpectedly opens up. This green interior space forms a tranquil enclave within the dense urban fabric and significantly determines the quality of life on the lot.
Site Plan
The existing pavilion-style home is situated entirely at the rear of the lot and is accessed via a passageway through the garage structure on the street side. The residential volume is positioned as a low, horizontal element in the garden.
The addition is inserted between the elongated volume housing the sleeping quarters and the high property wall, allowing the building to be organized more compactly without further encumbering the lot. The new terrace and swimming pool connect directly to the living area and are integrated into the existing garden space.
Interior
The interior is completely reorganized with the goal of creating spatial clarity and continuity. The living spaces flow diagonally into one another, making maximum use of the lot’s width. By organizing functions along the edges, an open, central living area is created.
A long wall unit structures the space and visually extends toward the garden, enhancing perspective and depth. The new open-concept kitchen will have greater ceiling height and become the spatial focal point of the home.
Large glass surfaces surrounding the patio and terrace establish a strong connection with the outdoors. Light penetrates deep into the interior through a cutout in the new roof slab, making the ground-floor space feel spacious despite its limited height.
The material palette is understated and tactile: white-gray plaster surfaces, concrete, glass, and refined metalwork in anodized bronze. The result is a light, tranquil living environment where the garden and the home blend seamlessly together.
