![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Table, Wood, Windows, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/376c/b22e/3875/6100/003d/newsletter/KRT038.jpg?1506555748)
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Architects: Atelier Vens Vanbelle
- Area: 190 m²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Tim Van de Velde, Atelier Vens Vanbelle
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Manufacturers: VELUX Group, Renolit
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Lead Architects: Dries Vens, Maarten Vanbelle
![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Table, Wood, Chair, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/3817/b22e/3875/6100/0044/newsletter/KRT446.jpg?1506555915)
Text description provided by the architects. The original building consisted of two floors and an attic, plus a courtyard that is separated from the street by a garden wall. The inner structure of the house was in a poor condition and the rooms were too small, so it was decided to keep only the facade and build a complete new structure in the house.
![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/375f/b22e/38e6/6d00/008c/medium_jpg/03.jpg?1506555731)
An oak tree trunk was placed as new support structure in the middle of the pentagonal plan. The new upper floors were hung in a spiral movement between the existing exterior walls and this central support. This led to an open interior space without interior walls in the living areas. The tree was a logical and affordable solution, and it immediately gave the right atmosphere to the new home. The bathroom, kitchen, entrance and storage / laundry room were compiled in a vertical volume.
![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Windows, Wood, Beam, Bedroom](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/37a1/b22e/38e6/6d00/008f/newsletter/KRT202.jpg?1506555801)
The ground floor is used as a studio by the owner, who is an artist, and the higher you go in the home, the more private the spaces becom. The bedrooms are located in the attic.
![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/374e/b22e/3875/6100/003c/medium_jpg/KRT024.jpg?1506555718)
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![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Wood, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/3848/b22e/3875/6100/0046/medium_jpg/KRT543.jpg?1506555968)
The existing facade was restored back to its original state, and the roof was replaced. This created a small viewing deck, overlooking the park in front of the house.
![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Table, Windows, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/3789/b22e/38e6/6d00/008e/newsletter/KRT059.jpg?1506555776)
Because the new floors were randomly positioned according to the existing windows, exciting vistas and lighting conditions were created. In the dining room on the first floor a large window towards the courtyard was added.
![Kartasan House / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Windows, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59cc/383d/b22e/38e6/6d00/0094/medium_jpg/KRT515.jpg?1506555957)