An old chapel on the outskirts of Mechelen is transformed into a residential space. The design is structured in layers, with a distinct function assigned to each level. This vertical organisation creates a clear hierarchy of living, where functions are not arranged side by side but stacked in a logical sequence, while visual connections and spatial openness ensure cohesion throughout.

Drawing inspiration from industrial architecture and vernacular rural structures, the construction is deliberately exposed and employed as an active design element. Load-bearing timber and steel components, costume-made furniture, and space-defining volumes together form a coherent and legible system. Materials are used honestly, with detailing that reveals how elements intersect and connect.

The result is an inventive living environment in which structure is not concealed but becomes the spatial and aesthetic foundation of the interior — an interior that is not only lived in, but also readable, layer by layer.