Redesign of a historical orangery

In the historical setting of a castle complex in Belgium 3deluxe redesigns a dormant 13,500-m²-yard. Embedded in the floral inspired, organic structure of the new garden a modern interpretation of two orangeries is developed.

Flowing forms are laid out in curved lines of white colored concrete through the entire site. They integrate the building with its organic glass recesses and the green roof, flowing down into the garden with its flower-shaped bed edges. A fascinating detail is unveiled only from the bird's-eye perspective: Together these free forms reveal a symmetrical identical floral ornament which adapt to the elevations of the area allowing the building and garden to merge in a total artwork.

Since the baroque era, orangeries serve for the hibernation of sensitive plants in the cool climate of Northern Europe. Their reign reaches from the 17th to the 19th century when intricately designed gardens and the possession of exotic plants was the symbol for prestige and wealth.

The Château with its adjacent garden follows this tradition since 1842. As a reference to the history of the place the concept refers to historic features. Essential characteristics are the symmetrical basic order, the large-scale glazing and the use for the hibernation of plants as well as for social events.

Each building section of the orangeries is 300 m² large lying on a higher level than the garden surface. A main staircase to the garden connects both ashlars making them appear as reflecting parts of the construction work. The building of the orangery disposes of a common basement with storage and park possibilities.