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Mispelters Site Redevelopment
Mispelters Site Redevelopment
Mechelen, Belgium
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Mispelters Site Redevelopment
Mechelen, Belgium
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
Unknown
Located in the heart of Mechelen, the Mispelters Site has a rich history dating back to 1588, evolving from a monastery to a brewery and later an office-supply store. After the store closed in 2019, two developers collaborated to transform the site into a mixed-use urban infill project, including townhomes, apartments, commercial spaces, and the new dmvA office.
The design preserves the site’s historic character while introducing functional improvements. The corner building Drijhoek, part of the historic Mispelters Site in the heart of Mechelen, was reconstructed after World War I as a warehouse. dmvA transformed it into a new office while respecting its industrial heritage. Concrete floors supported by a column-and-beam structure were retained, and a new concrete wall with a straight-flight staircase connects all levels, including a roof terrace. The ground floor serves as an urban living room: bright, flexible, and inviting, suitable for work, meetings, or exhibitions.
The first floor hosts an open studio space, while the second floor contains offices and meeting rooms surrounding a patio that brings in light and greenery. The roof terrace offers views of St. Rumbold’s Tower, creating a relaxed environment for staff.
By carefully balancing restoration and intervention, Drijhoek connects the city and its architecture, creating a dynamic office environment while honoring the building’s history and the urban context of the Mispelters Site.
The design preserves the site’s historic character while introducing functional improvements. The corner building Drijhoek, part of the historic Mispelters Site in the heart of Mechelen, was reconstructed after World War I as a warehouse. dmvA transformed it into a new office while respecting its industrial heritage. Concrete floors supported by a column-and-beam structure were retained, and a new concrete wall with a straight-flight staircase connects all levels, including a roof terrace. The ground floor serves as an urban living room: bright, flexible, and inviting, suitable for work, meetings, or exhibitions.
The first floor hosts an open studio space, while the second floor contains offices and meeting rooms surrounding a patio that brings in light and greenery. The roof terrace offers views of St. Rumbold’s Tower, creating a relaxed environment for staff.
By carefully balancing restoration and intervention, Drijhoek connects the city and its architecture, creating a dynamic office environment while honoring the building’s history and the urban context of the Mispelters Site.
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