Category: House
Year: 2012
Location: Belgium
Architect: ERPICUM

About Studio

Philosophy

An architectural project is worked out while answering a multitude of constraints, it acts to create an environment favorable for human activity. We all know that we do not only live thanks to some protéïnes which enable us to function: the quality of our life, the force of our memories, the importance of our interpersonal exchanges, the reading of the environment, all these moments wake up in us emotions.

The Workshop

A creative cross-pollination in the team reflects concepts that arise from a practice of intuitive observation and generosity of approach. Our studio is dedicated to creating a dynamic workplace where several artisans are working together. Our 38 years of experience allow us to work in several fields such as residences, office, and commercial buildings, as well as museums and galleries.

Experience Abroad

We have realized constructions in the following countries: Belgium, the Caribbean, Germany, Greece, France, Great Britain, Italy, Maroc, The Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United States.

Awards

Rewarded at the Architectural BIFSA Awards 1984 – RSA.
Rewarded at the Eric Lion Architectural Awards 1986 – England.
Mention in Architectural Belgian Awards 1994 – Belgium.
Rewarded at the Prix de l’Urbanisme 2004 – Belgium.
Participation CDICV – Conreso CIPAI – Valencia – Spain
Nominated and/or rewarded at GPAW 2010 / 2015 / 2017 / 2021 – Belgium.
Rewarded at the Big Mat International Architecture Awards 2013 – Europe.
Rewarded at the International Space Design Awards IDEA-TOPS 2013 – Villa category – Shenzen, China.
Twice rewarded at the “RE-THINKING THE FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2014” – “Residential Building Built” – Villa category
Biennale di Venizia 2016 – Mostra Internazionale di Architectura – Participating Architect, Italy
Architect Top 50 2017
Architect of the Year for Belgium 2017
Rewarded at the GBA Insight Awards 2018 – Best Architecture Firm
Rewarded at the Innovative Architecture Iconic Awards 2018 – “Best of Best” with “ORBITAL”
Iconic Awards 2018 – Innovative Architecture – Best of Best: Orbital by Tal
Rewarded at the I-Novo Awards 2018 – Opus by CEA
Ones to Watch for Belgium 2018
Global Bussiness Insight Awards 2018 – Best Architect firm
Best in Energy Architecture Services – Belgium – 2018
Rat für Formgebung – German design Concil : Innovation Award 2021 : Gold
Red Dot Award: Winner Product Design 2021
Saffca.eu : Membre actif et fondateur du “Fond des Amis de Saffca.eu” auprès de la Fondation Roi Baudouin
Belgium Prestige Awards for Contemporary Architecture Firm of the Year 2022
Premi d’Arquitectura d’Eivissa i Formentera XVI-XX, Intervencio en edificio existents – Spain – 2022
The Plan Award 2022, category “Villa / Completed”, Finalist

Elisabeth house main entrance. — The house’s entrance door is not immediately obvious.

Elisabeth by Erpicum architecture living and dining area. — The spacious social area offers you a loose space to bond with your loved ones.

Elisabeth house living area. — A white blanket was placed on the floor in the living area.

Elisabeth house dining area. — A spacious yet minimal dining area.

Elisabeth house kitchen area. — A wood-themed kitchen with stylish and unique furniture for compartment drawers.

Elisabeth house hallway. — The area’s hallway and wall are made up of bricks.

Elisabeth house bathroom hallway. — A narrow hallway going to the washroom and bathroom.

Elisabeth house stone wall. — The wall is made up of large terracotta bricks.

At the end of a road that leads to a cobbled street in Uccle, the house is there, imposing and majestic. With its maritime pines that delimit the premises, the Forêt de Soignes looks like the coastline or even the Mediterranean.

On arriving at the site, one does not really know how to apprehend the visit of a building that has obviously wanted to remain discreet. The entrance door is not immediately obvious and the windows have been replaced by a large wall of terracotta bricks.