‘synapse’ by metamorphose in brussels, belgium all images courtesy metamorphose

belgian architects metamorphose (axel cailteaux, celine hautfenne, delphine termote, amelie schweisthal, julie neuwels) have sent us images of ‘synapse’, an entry into the idea competition, ‘brussels courthouse: imagine the future’. featuring a series of slanted volumes, the finalist proposal aims to provide a decidedly human space that facilitates free exchange of ideas, opinions and networking. 

metamorphose: synapse   courthouse in brussels aerial view

seeking to accommodate a judicial space that went beyond its official functions, the design takes into consideration the local citizens and how it could supplement the pre-existing urban plan. the site features an expansive public outdoor space that fill up the interstitial space in between the buildings. the area becomes an ‘agora’ or a ‘forum’, providing a place to meet and socialize, while also serving an important circulatory link between major street on site.

metamorphose: synapse   courthouse in brussels street view

metamorphose: synapse   courthouse in brussels open public space

metamorphose: synapse   courthouse in brussels space between buildings

metamorphose: synapse   courthouse in brussels underground circulation space

metamorphose: synapse   courthouse in brussels interior view