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Designing beautiful and functional spaces.
Hi, I'm Leonoor, a young architect based in Brussels, designing thoughtful, sustainable spaces that prioritise the people who inhabit them, the environment they exist in, and the materials that shape them.
My work focuses on creating architecture that is beautiful, practical, and adaptable.
I believe that good design improves everyday life: spaces should feel natural to move through, efficient to use, and comfortable to live in.
Discover my recent projects below and contact me if you are looking for personalised support in your next construction or renovation project.
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Featured Projects
Split Family House
Originally conceived as a four-bedroom family house with main living spaces and garage on the ground floor, the project introduces a strategy of vertical subdivision. By adding a staircase, bathroom and kitchen and dividing the living space into two separate spaces, the house can function as two connected but independent units.
The design seeks to maintain the domestic character of the house while improving its functionality and spatial efficiency.
The design seeks to maintain the domestic character of the house while improving its functionality and spatial efficiency.
Roof Extension
A traditional Brussels row house gains an additional level through the addition of a new pitched roof. The vertical extension creates extra living space while maintaining the compact footprint typical of the dense urban fabric.
The new roof volume accommodates two bedrooms and a bathroom, transforming the upper level into a dedicated sleeping area.
Clad in grey metal slates, the extension respects the scale of the surrounding row houses while introducing a contemporary architectural expression.
The new roof volume accommodates two bedrooms and a bathroom, transforming the upper level into a dedicated sleeping area.
Clad in grey metal slates, the extension respects the scale of the surrounding row houses while introducing a contemporary architectural expression.
Green Roof Extension
A new rear extension replaces an existing addition to a house in Ghent. The former extension contained small, enclosed rooms that limited natural light and created little connection to the garden.
The new intervention introduces a more open layout designed to improve spatial flow and bring light and air deeper into the home. By opening the ground floor toward the garden and introducing large windows and a rooflight, the extension transforms the living experience of the house.
The new layout centres around a kitchen and dining area that connects directly to the outdoor terrace and garden. The extension is finished with a green roof, improving the environmental performance of the house.
The new intervention introduces a more open layout designed to improve spatial flow and bring light and air deeper into the home. By opening the ground floor toward the garden and introducing large windows and a rooflight, the extension transforms the living experience of the house.
The new layout centres around a kitchen and dining area that connects directly to the outdoor terrace and garden. The extension is finished with a green roof, improving the environmental performance of the house.
Farmhouse Renovation
An existing farmhouse is transformed into a single-family home while a new workspace and garage are introduced on the site. The former front building was replaced by a new structure accommodating a professional workspace and parking, allowing the historic farmhouse behind it to be fully dedicated to residential use.
The renovation of this farmhouse focuses on preserving the character of the existing building while adapting it to contemporary living standards. A new single-storey extension connects the existing volume to the garden and creates generous living spaces for everyday family life.
The design aims to retain as much of the original structure as possible while giving the building a modern and comfortable upgrade.
The renovation of this farmhouse focuses on preserving the character of the existing building while adapting it to contemporary living standards. A new single-storey extension connects the existing volume to the garden and creates generous living spaces for everyday family life.
The design aims to retain as much of the original structure as possible while giving the building a modern and comfortable upgrade.
Multi-family home
A family house in Meise is renovated and extended to accommodate multiple households while allowing the owner to remain living in the home.
The building is divided horizontally into two separate living units: one occupying the ground floor and basement, and another spanning the two upper floors. To support this new organisation, a rear extension was added, introducing new living spaces and strengthening the relationship between the house and the garden.
The design prioritises practical spatial organisation, clear circulation, and generous connections to outdoor spaces.
The building is divided horizontally into two separate living units: one occupying the ground floor and basement, and another spanning the two upper floors. To support this new organisation, a rear extension was added, introducing new living spaces and strengthening the relationship between the house and the garden.
The design prioritises practical spatial organisation, clear circulation, and generous connections to outdoor spaces.
Half House
Half House is a small three-bedroom family home located in Wijgmaal. Designed as a three-façade house, the project explores how a simple architectural gesture can create both spatial clarity and generous living spaces within a compact footprint.
The concept is based on dividing the house into two distinct halves. All enclosed rooms — bedrooms, bathrooms and service spaces — are grouped on one side of the building, while the other side forms a large open living volume connecting the main domestic activities.
I developed the preliminary design of the project in 2021. The building permit and construction follow-up were later carried out by the sustainable architecture office La Verte Voie.
The concept is based on dividing the house into two distinct halves. All enclosed rooms — bedrooms, bathrooms and service spaces — are grouped on one side of the building, while the other side forms a large open living volume connecting the main domestic activities.
I developed the preliminary design of the project in 2021. The building permit and construction follow-up were later carried out by the sustainable architecture office La Verte Voie.
Royale Belge (DDS+)
The Royal Belge building, formerly occupied by AXA until 2017, is one of the most recognizable architectural landmarks in Brussels. Located on Boulevard du Souverain and surrounded by ponds and an 11-hectare beech forest, the building is known for its distinctive cross-shaped tower, corten steel structure, and bronze-colored façades.
Originally designed by architects René Stapels and Pierre Dufau, the 80,000 m² complex represents a bold example of luxurious corporate architecture from the late 1960s. Its architectural significance led to the site being placed on the Brussels safeguarding list in 2019.
The current project reimagines the building as a mixed-use complex while preserving its architectural identity and heritage value.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the tender documents and the preparation of the bill of quantities based on the 3D documentation of the project.
The renovation is the result of a collaboration between Caruso St John Architects, Bovenbouw Architectuur, and DDS+.
Originally designed by architects René Stapels and Pierre Dufau, the 80,000 m² complex represents a bold example of luxurious corporate architecture from the late 1960s. Its architectural significance led to the site being placed on the Brussels safeguarding list in 2019.
The current project reimagines the building as a mixed-use complex while preserving its architectural identity and heritage value.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the tender documents and the preparation of the bill of quantities based on the 3D documentation of the project.
The renovation is the result of a collaboration between Caruso St John Architects, Bovenbouw Architectuur, and DDS+.
Capronnier (DDS+)
Capronnier is a mixed-use development located in the Cage aux Ours neighborhood in Schaerbeek, on the former site of the Van Oost school. The project forms part of a broader transformation of the area, which includes several public facilities such as the newly built Van Oost school designed by DDS+.
The program combines housing and commercial functions, creating an active and socially diverse urban block. The architecture aims to reconnect the site to its surroundings while introducing generous shared outdoor spaces for residents.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the modified building permit and the preparation of the tender documents as a project assistant.
The program combines housing and commercial functions, creating an active and socially diverse urban block. The architecture aims to reconnect the site to its surroundings while introducing generous shared outdoor spaces for residents.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the modified building permit and the preparation of the tender documents as a project assistant.
Garden View (DDS+)
Garden View is a residential development located in Asse–Zellik, just outside the Brussels ring road. The project sits at the intersection between the dynamism of the city and the calm of a residential neighborhood, within walking distance of the center of Zellik and its public square.
Designed as a contemporary housing development, the project introduces a simple and elegant architectural language that integrates comfortably into its surroundings. The light grey and white façade contributes to a bright and calm presence within the neighborhood.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the modified building permit, tender documents, and the execution phase of the project as a project architect.
Designed as a contemporary housing development, the project introduces a simple and elegant architectural language that integrates comfortably into its surroundings. The light grey and white façade contributes to a bright and calm presence within the neighborhood.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the modified building permit, tender documents, and the execution phase of the project as a project architect.
Research Projects
Early projects developed during my architectural studies exploring flexible housing and lightweight structures.
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