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- Area: 110 m²
- Year: 2014
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Photographs:Luc Roymans
![Farmhouse in Westerlo / Van Staeyen + Beutels/Apers - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/56de/1e47/e58e/ce68/3d00/004b/newsletter/JVS-Spikdorenhoeve-81web.jpg?1457397314)
Text description provided by the architects. HISTORY :
The 16th century farmhouse in Westerlo (Belgium) has been selected as a candidate for the Flemish Monument Prize Province of Antwerp.
Recently this farmhouse has been completely rebuilt, restored, and converted into a doctor's office. The history of this historic farmhouse dates back to 1595. In the 17th century it was a part of The Abbey of Tongerlo.
![Farmhouse in Westerlo / Van Staeyen + Beutels/Apers - Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/56de/1d0c/e58e/ced2/d400/00c0/newsletter/JVS-Spikdorenhoeve-68web.jpg?1457396998)
It survived the Boer War in 1798 and in 2002 it was listed as a monument by historic preservation because of its historical value.
Five years ago the new owner, a Home and Sports Doctor, wanted to restore the monument.
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For the interior design of his doctor’s office and sportslab he hired VAN STAEYEN INTERIOR ARCHITECTS
![Farmhouse in Westerlo / Van Staeyen + Beutels/Apers - Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/56de/1d3a/e58e/ced2/d400/00c2/medium_jpg/JVS-Spikdorenhoeve-20web.jpg?1457397042)
GOAL :
The challenge for Interior Architect Johan Van Staeyen was to transfer the old farmhouse into a pleasant and modern professional space for the doctor and his patients.
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CONSTRAINT :
Because the building is a protected monument there were some restrictions in regards to what materials could be used. Within a loose structure, independent of the existing walls, old and new were harmoniously brought together.
![Farmhouse in Westerlo / Van Staeyen + Beutels/Apers - Windows, Brick, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/56de/1d8f/e58e/ce68/3d00/0046/newsletter/JVS-Spikdorenhoeve-83web.jpg?1457397130)
SOLUTION :
Van Staeyen was given carte blanche within a defined budget.
The old farmhouse had a lot of character which Van Staeyen absolutely wanted to keep. The end result being charm and authenticity combined with functionality.
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