School as a hybrid fun, learning and working machine

Mechelen

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Cultural-educational heritage of tomorrow

Leuven

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Room for care and contemplation

Leuven

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LAVA ARCHITECTEN

We re-shape space(s)

No architecture without context. That is why we look for spatial solutions. Solutions that are inextricably connected to sustainability and social responsibility. Our goal is to create spaces where people love to come together, in and around the heritage of tomorrow.

We re-
search

We are a living lab, constantly evolving. We use innovative methods, tailored tools and our creative minds to deliver unique designs responding to social challenges and meeting all needs of the end user.

We re-
invent

We respect what’s there.
We are diligent with the present context. We re-think and re-inforce what is already in place. With an eye for the past, the present and the future. We do this together; with our partners, with our clients.

We re-
define

We explore the affordances of what we’re faced with. We mould what we find into new shapes fit for the future. New – Sustainable – Flexible. We invite space to release its potential to surprise us with place..

We re-
vision

We show a place what it might look like if it could see itself. We re-think, dare to dive deeper into a design, into a building as in itself it really is but could also still become. The goal is to make it better, more functional, more valuable. Our vision exceeds what is to see what can be.

The agora as an informal living room

Sint-Katelijne-Waver

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Our Vision

Tomorrow’s
heritage
starts today

As architects, we believe in architecture that leaves a permanent, positive mark on our world. Architecture that brings existing buildings and spaces back to life. That is why we think outside the box, challenging the status quo. That is why we see an added value in what’s already there. We invite that added value to reveal itself again in new designs.
That is how we create tomorrow’s heritage today.


Sustainability

Sustainable architecture by virtue of societal added value

Sustainability is a global ambition. To get there, a global approach is required everywhere. We at LAVA architecten strive for sustainable architecture in everything we do – from technology over human resources to societal responsibility.

Functional machine in the Brabantse Kouters

Asse

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Testimonials

"As the city of Leuven, we believe that sustainable construction goes beyond just materials and techniques. ... Only by acknowledging each other's interests and working together towards a common goal were we able to write a success story. Together with LAVA architecten and the contractor, we demonstrate what is possible when people truly collaborate."


Boudewijn Debonnet, Project Architect, City of Leuven

"... LAVA architecten turned our vision and dream, once written down on a single sheet of paper, into a breathtaking reality that we, as an organization, will enjoy for decades to come, and for that, we are especially grateful to them."


Koen Van Roy, Managing Director, DOMMELHOF NV

"... because of the great collaboration and, not least, your creativity that resulted in a beautiful school building. The technical ingenuity, as well as the climatic and acoustic experience, will be a breath of fresh air for both the students and the educators. ..."


Danny Vangoidtsenhoven, Mayor Huldenberg

"A very pleasant collaboration, very professional and to our satisfaction. LAVA architecten have been with us from day one in our vision and process, and we are very grateful to them for this."


Miet Nivelle, School Principal ’t Piepelke Bilzen

"I first want to thank you for the excellent work and great effort you put into our school. The staff is also very pleased with you. The open event yesterday was a great success, and the parents were impressed."


Kris Vanpee, School Principal GBS Spring in ‘t Veldeke Sint-Agatha-Rode

"We experience a great collaboration with a team that is competent, enthusiastic, and very creative."


Rudi Gerrits, Director CKG Molenberg Bilzen

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