Atelier Vens Vanbelle designs factory-like brick cube home in Ghent
Project Tomas & Katrien, a cubic brick home in Ghent, Belgium, has been finalized by Atelier Vens Vanbelle. Known as The Factory, this two-story residence was developed after local authorities turned down an initial design featuring a blank wall. Inside, a central diamond-shaped skylight and a vibrant yellow staircase enhance the living experience across both levels. The construction utilizes a mix of brick, clay tiles, and metal. At the far end of the garden, a separate building functions as a store, bike shelter, and seating area. This project adds to Ghent's collection of industrial-themed architecture and was featured on Dezeen on August 18, 2026.
Key facts
- Atelier Vens Vanbelle designed Project Tomas & Katrien, a cubic brick home in the suburbs of Ghent, Belgium.
- The house is nicknamed The Factory by neighbours and deliberately resembles an industrial structure.
- City officials rejected the studio's initial proposal to build against a blind wall, requiring a detached house.
- The two-storey home is organised around a diamond-shaped skylight and light well with a bright yellow staircase.
- Ground-floor ceiling beams, paved areas, and timber floors are aligned at 45-degree diagonals to the home's edges.
- A diagonal wall separates the living, dining, and kitchen area from smaller service spaces.
- Upstairs, four bedrooms wrap around a cross-shaped multipurpose area overlooking the living zone.
- The garden store features perforated brick walls and a timber-and-polycarbonate roof.
- Atelier Avondzon, Macadam Atelier, and Decancq Vercruysse are also mentioned for recent residential projects in Ghent.
Entities
Artists
- Tomas
- Katrien
Institutions
- Atelier Vens Vanbelle
- Dezeen
- Atelier Avondzon
- Macadam Atelier
- Decancq Vercruysse
Locations
- Ghent
- Belgium
Sources
- Dezeen —