room on the roof: ‘collective housing in brioolstraat’ by CAAN architectenall images © cafeine 

 

 

developed by belgian CAAN architecten, the collective housing configuration implements an extruded container placed on the roof, adding to the already existing facade of the building. by incorporating the cube-like feature to the structure, a vibrant contrasting effect from the red interior color accentuates the architecture between dwellings. 

 

 

room on the roof: collective housing in brioolstraat by CAAN architectenbrioolstraat – gent

 

 

room on the roof: collective housing in brioolstraat by CAAN architectenroom detail

 

 

room on the roof: collective housing in brioolstraat by CAAN architectenview from alleyway

  

 

room on the roof: collective housing in brioolstraat by CAAN architecteninterior view looking out

 

 

 

room on the roof: collective housing in brioolstraat by CAAN architectenadditional window panes

 

 

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