House in St. Niklaas

Country

Belgium

Architecture

Element Architecten

Photography

Cafeine

About the project

Situated in St. Niklaas, Belgium, this residence designed by Element Architecten exemplifies the principles of minimalism, where architecture and light converge. The design is characterized by the interaction of materials and proportions, focusing on space and transitions. Central to the residence is the OTIIMA Classic system, which fosters an uninterrupted connection between the interior and exterior environments through ultraslim profiles that effectively eliminate visual barriers. This design approach creates an atmosphere of transparency, rendering the distinction between constructed space and nature virtually imperceptible.

The expansive sliding glass panels extend the architectural experience beyond the confines of the house, thereby enhancing luminosity and spatial fluidity. This integration of glazing significantly alters the perception of scale and depth, reinforcing the relationship with the surrounding landscape. The design attains an understated elegance when paired with a restrained color palette and precise detailing, illustrating that simplicity can be elevated to its highest expression.

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thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

watertightness

Watertightness

air-permeability

Air permeability

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

resistance

Impact resistance

insulation

Sound insulation

security

Security

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1,0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1200 (54mm)

(4 classes above 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 119 Km/h) 1 2

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(in 6 possible classes) 2

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to)
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

3

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1,0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)
Uw Ug = 0.47 (62mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1200

(7 classes above 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h) 1

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class B5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h) 1

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5 (38mm / 54mm)

1C1 | 2B2 | 1B1 2 (62mm)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to) (38mm / 54mm)

Rw: 44 db (up to) (62mm)

security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

3

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1.0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1650

(7 Clases superior a 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h) 1

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h) 1

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to)
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

2

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 0.7 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.7 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

Class 8A

(450 Pa or 95 km/h)

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

Class 3

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h)

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h)

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5

(in 6 possible classes)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 38 db (up to)
security

Security

RC2: (WK2) 2

RC2: (WK2)

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