Casa Tomas & Katrien by Atelier Vens Vanbelle: A Sober Volume in Brick

The architectural firm Atelier Vens Vanbelle, led by Dries Vens and Maarten Vanbelle, has completed Casa Tomas & Katrien, a 240-square-meter residential project in Belgium. The design, curated by Nina Vuga, is conceived as a sober and simple volume that evokes a small-scale classic industrial building or an old workshop. Constructed with characterful bricks from Wienerberger, the building appears as if it has always been present, creating an interesting dialogue with the surrounding constructions, including the neighbor's blind facade. The architects intentionally blur the line between old and new, prompting a question about which building came first. The project, completed in 2025, includes structural engineering by Denkbar. The house is categorized under residential architecture and houses. The team is led by Maarten Vanbelle, with Dries Vens and Maarten Vanbelle as principal architects. The project was featured on ArchDaily in Spanish, with a description provided by the project team.