We are delighted to hear that Bijgaardehof is one of the twenty shortlisted projects for the Architecture Prize Ghent 2024 (Architectuur Prijs Gent – editie 2024!) We invite you to explore the selected projects via the special bike route that is running through the city, and join us on the 6th of October at the guided visit of Bijgaardehof and, later, to the award ceremony in the Wintercircus.
Bijgaardehof focuses on sustainability, at the social, urban and building level. It has an ambitious, mixed programme organised around meeting and interaction in one of the largest cohousing projects in Flanders. The thinking behind this project was not only the subject of an architectural design, but was also the design of a participatory process. The relationship established between the design team and the inhabitants (co-housers) became enriching and rewarding for everyone.
We would like to express our gratitude for the collaborations and trust throughout the journey of this project, but also for the positive reactions we received from you, our online community. Next to the professional jury prize, Bijgaardehof has a chance to win the audience award, which this year will be presented by the youth of Ghent.
Team work: Ney and partners + vk architects and engineers + land_landschapsarchitecten + Daidalos Peutz + @bogdan___design
Clients: Wijkgezondheidscentrum Sint-Amandsberg + BioTope Cohousing + Cohousing De Spore + Wijgaard cohousing
With the support of Sogent9000