The serene scenario of the crematorium has been carefully transposed into the design that puts emphasis on natural light and varying textures in which neutral and intelligible spaces are organized to comfort guests.
The cohesive relationship between the building and the natural surrounding is essential. Interior spaces are orientated within the landscape to create enclosed patios blurring the distinction between interior and exterior.
The goal was to design a building able to fold around the landscape that with its calm appeases right to the core of itself.
The structure is a key factor. The linear and rhythmic plan alternating patios, open courtyards and glass walls is softened in the curved ceiling of the chapel. Sustainability is the backbone of the design; the use of renewable and low carbon impact materials, state of the art heat recovery systems, zero-energy consumption is achieved.
Factual Information
Project name: Crematorium Aalst
Location: Siesegemkouter, Aalst, Belgium
Program: crematorium/ chapel
Design: 2012
Completion: 2016
GFA: 4.400 sqm
Client: Intercommunale Westlede
Project Team: Dante Borgo, Timo Cardol, Sebastian van Damme, Walter Hoogerwerf, Paolo Faleschini, Sven Jansse, Kees Kaan, Marco Lanna, Exequiel Mulder, Ismael Planelles Naya, Vincent Panhuysen, Ana Rivero Esteban, Dikkie Scipio
Landscape: Erik Dhont Tuin – Landscape Architecture
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