Lab

Lab

Our LAB is where all our visions and concepts come to life in their purest form, regardless of scale or form. A dynamic platform facilitating research and innovation, powered by (co-)creation and participation.

Restoration and repurposing of the Rommelaere Institute

The pharmacodynamic, physiological, and Rommelaere institutes form a cohesive set of neo-Gothic architecture right next to the Bijloke in Ghent.

LAVA celebrates the reopening of the Paul Van Ostaijen site

this past weekend, the Paul Van Ostaijen site was festively reopened in collaboration with the city, the academy and conservatory of SLAC, and Cirkus in Beweging!

Aging Together — Architectural Approaches for the Elderly

How can architecture support aging with dignity, independence, and a sense of community? Aging Together explores design strategies that foster communal living, social interaction, and mutual support for the elderly. LAVA showcases a passive complex integrating nature, connectivity, and social interaction.

LAVA takes part in a group exhibition in Hamburg

"Aging Together" is about architectural approaches for the elderly. The group exhibition runs from February 27 to March 27, 2025.

Café Trappisten wins a Belgian Timber Construction Award!

On Thursday, the Belgian Timber Construction Awards 2024 were presented. LAVA won the award in the 'Extensions' category with Café Trappisten! Café Trappisten has been a well-known bistro in the region for many years. The Café Trappisten project provides an extension of the windmill-shaped layout with separate pavilions.

Selection Columbiastraat

Team LAVA-WDJ Architecten has been selected for the following competition: Transforming existing school buildings into a sustainable campus for special education at Columbiastraat, Antwerp!

Opening Café Trappisten

On Friday, LAVA celebrated the opening of Café Trappisten!

De Valier wins a SAPA Award!

On Thursday, the SAPA Awards 2024 were presented. LAVA won the award in the 'Health' category with De Valier! De Valier is a care village with ground-level housing in a room-like home.

LAVA wins

and celebrates the competition design for a regenerative neighborhood in Wijgmaal!

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