比利時梅赫倫 城市之屋
本案為一座由六套公寓組成的新建築，旨在向十九世紀的城市樣態致敬，無論是外型、占地面積，甚至是周遭環境，皆完美反映出該時代特徵。此案坐落於通往梅赫倫歷史中心的主幹道，該街道歷史悠久，且規模十分狹小，地塊起伏亦不規整，並與有頂運河毗鄰，因此成為困擾開發商許久的施工難題；此項目便成為當今最佳解方，設計師致力於這片待開發的狹窄土地上，將住宅數量最大化，繼而打造一個具永續性，且巧妙地與該城市肌理相融合 的小規模建案。
In one of the main roads to the historic center of Mechelen, dmvA designed a new building with six apartments. The project responds to the urban historic context characterized by 19th century houses, narrow lots, and the presence of canals. For decades, developers have been struggling with the undeveloped terrain along the Sint-Katelijnestraat. The historical surroundings, the small scale, the irregular plot and the location next to a covered canal were often breaking points to realize a feasible development. 'In de Stad' is a contemporary yet honest answer to the developer's request to build as many residential units as possible on a small undeveloped spot. The result is a sustainable, timeless, and small-scale infill project that subtly nestles into the historic urban fabric.
團隊以基地後方運河為界，規劃整體佔地面積；量體順應沿岸古老建築而建，期許還原其歷史結構，同時賦予周圍老宅一股全新意象。此案不僅是一座零碳建築，亦具備完善居住隱私及良好戶外空間，其雙層挑高臥室更提供絕佳視野，於市中心形成一處舒適的居住空間。此外，半公共的室外場域藉通道與戶外連結，供人們社交與聯繫感情；外圍自行車棚則沿其而建，形態如同畫廊般，在促進居民互動之餘，亦作為一座有屋頂的戶外遊憩區域，供兒童盡情玩耍。
The canal at the back of the plot determined the footprint of the project: the new volume takes the shape of the deep buildings that once were built along the canal, thus restoring the historic fabric. The building is a modest interpretation of the two historic houses with stepped gables on the other side of the street. The six NZE apartments are designed in such a way that it is comfortable to live in the middle of the city by preserving privacy, creating quality outdoor spaces, double-height rooms, panoramic views, and a semi-public outdoor space that encourages social contact. The bicycle shed along the semi-public outdoor space is conceived as a 'gallery' to stimulate social contact between the residents. It can also be used flexibly as a covered outdoor area for children to play. A passage connects the semi-public outdoor space with the street.
主要建築師：dmvA 建築師事務所
結構工程：ASB bvba
施工單位：Verelst
空間性質：住宅
建築面積：856平方公尺
主要材料：石膏．鋅．矽磚．混凝土．聚氯乙烯
座落位置：比利時梅赫倫
影像：塞爾吉奧．皮羅內 霍米克斯 格德勒．德．維爾德
文字：dmvA 建築師事務所
採訪：蘇新婷
Principal Architects：dmvA architects
Structural Engineering：ASB bvba (stability)
Contractor：Verelst
Character of Space：Residence
Building Area：856 ㎡
Principal Materials：Plaster． Zinc．Silicate brick．Concrete．PVC
Location：Mechelen, Belgium
Photos：Sergio Pirrone．Homix．Goedele De Wilde
Text：dmvA architects
Interview：Chloe Su
