Pied à terre by Steven Vandenborre Architecten successfully combines old world charm with modern architectural design. With direct views of natural surroundings, the home succinctly becomes its own secret garden. It is hidden away in the center of Gent where it isn’t afraid to outshine its famous neighbors, including the “Boekentoren” of Henry van de Velde.

This cozy glass house uses a grid of wooden columns and large glass surfaces, as well as strategically positioned horizontal slab to create its calm character and sense of timelessness. Thanks to its multi-level construction, Pied à terre by Steven Vandenborre Architecten is perfectly integrated with its surrounding environment. Throughout the home the use of wooden floors, cemented recuperated bricks, oak, and even carpet provide an interior warmth that is mirrored by the substantial views of both the ground and roof gardens. At night, the stunning use of exterior and interior lights transforms the home into a house that could just as easily be found in Hollywood, as it is at home in Gent. No matter the time of day, one thing is certain — Pied à terre by Steven Vandenborre Architecten is an architectural masterpiece both inside and out.