Personal home and offices of architects Petrus & Cornelis de Nijs
Address Bredabaan 20
City/Neighborhood Brasschaat
Style(s)
- Modernism
- Streamline
- Rationalism
Original use
- Architect house
Année 1933
Architect(s) and/or artist(s)
- de Nijs Petrus & Cornelis
Site web https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFlzo6glsnc&t=33s
A magnificent example of rational modernist architecture, this villa designed by the Nijs brothers of Dutch origin for their own use as dwelling and offices.
On a very simple plan, rectangular with a rounded corner, flat roof, and solarium terrace.
Garage on the ground floor, no cellars in the basement.
It is a construction entirely in concrete with rendered walls, frames and balustrades of lacquered metal in ocean steamliner style.
The architects wanted a building with bright interiors from all angles.
The red color was already applied originally.
This villa underwent drastic transformations in the 50s, a thatched roof was added, including on the rounded part.
The last owners, the architectural firm BAU, have completely rehabilitated the villa in its original concept.
It is in excellent condition.
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