Several former school buildings in Genk, Belgium were given a new function to prevent their demolition. A vibrant yellow intervention opened the once-closed complex to the public, creating a large square accessible to everyone. At its center, a small pavilion houses a café, inviting visitors to share in the renewed atmosphere of the site.
The project’s central aim was to transform the existing structures into housing while preserving the educational heritage of the complex. Former classrooms were adapted into apartments and workshops, complemented by a rooftop garden designed as a communal space for learning, exchange, and skill-sharing.
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