El Croquis 185 Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen

This monographic issue spotlights the rise of Belgian architects Kersten Geers and David Van Severen. Prior to establishing their own practice in 2002, the duo honed their skills in offices in Rotterdam, Ghent, and Brussels. An economy of means is a prominent feature of their work, and they display a strong proclivity for precision. Their interest in materials, as well as their attitude towards past and present, are likewise ubiquitous qualities that are reflected in their work. Besides an in-depth interview, the issue features several projects, including private homes, an office refurbishment in Kortrijk, Campus RTS in Lausanne, and the Centre for Traditional Music in Bahrain.

Entrance, Notary, Antwerp
Summerhouse, Ghent
Berlin Library
Border Crossing
A Grammar for the City
Bridge, Ghent
Villa, Buggenhout
Lake Side Villa, Keerbergen
Kortrijk XPO
Computer Shop, Tielt
After the Party [Belgian Pavilion for the Venice Biennial of Architecture]
25 Rooms, Ordos
Weekend House, Merchtem
City Villa, Brussels
Urban Villa, Geneva
Architecture Library, Ghent
Garden Pavilion [Venice Biennial of Architecture]
Agriculture School, Leuven
Drying Hall, Herselt
Villa, Linkebeek
Oasis [Three Pavilions for the Sharjah Biennial 11]
Artist’s Atelier, Brussels
Solo House, Teruel
Incubator, Waregem
Housing Complex, Brussels
Office Refurbishment, Kortrijk
Crematorium, Ostend
Arvo Pärt Centre
Campus RTS, Lausanne
VRT, Brussels
Centres for Traditional Music, Bahrein