Arco NV specializes in industrial cooling. For their office and warehouse in Geel (BE), we took inspiration from the triangular form of the building plot, as well as the unique character of the company’s chief. Instead of wrestling with the unfortunate plot shape, we decided to embrace it in all its glory. The result is a composition of shifted industrial volumes of different height, culminating in the sharp edge of the eccentrically positioned Corten steel frame of the office glazing. The irregular, yet balanced composition distinguishes the building from the surrounding industrial boxes, and takes full advantage of the visibility with regards to the E313 highway. The warm orange hue of the rusted steel provides a striking contrast against the black concrete warehouse.
Office – 2.000m²
Warehouse – 8.000m²
Site – 25.000m²