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awards colophon contact jobs mission news projects publications sustainability team | URGENT NEEDPROFILEAre you willing to combine your acquired knowledge and experience with your creative talent? Do you have leadership qualities which you want to develop further and do you prefer team work above working solo? Conix architects has the perfect opportunity for you. FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONActually we have an urgent need for an experienced project architect who speaks fluently English for a major project in China. You will be mainly working in Belgium, but traveling to China will be part of the challenge. As head of a team you’ll guide your employees to work to optimum project results in the field of quality, budget and planning. In your project you are the central point for the constituent, the study partners, the assignee, ao., you communicate smoothly both to the team and to the Executive Board. OFFERWe offer you a place in a young dynamic, creative and international work environment, with space for your own creativity. Innovation and contemporary architecture remains however our objective. Send us your application letter and portfolio today at cv@conixarchitects.com | ARCHIZINC TROPHEEOn June 14, Conix Architects had the honour of receiving the Special Prize for ‘technical performance’ of the Archizinc Trophy for our Umicore project. This award, organised by VM ZINC®, aims to highlight innovative original architectural creations using zinc within 4 categories: Individual Housing, Collective Housing, Public Buildings and Commercial Buildings. Besides the Jury’s prize, special prizes were awarded for the Environment, Courage, Tradition and Technical performance. For this 4th edition, 241 projects from 25 countries where handed in. The jury composed of international architects selected 12 projects in different categories. For the new office building for Umicore in Hoboken, we wrapped the façade as well as the roof completely with zinc. The design flexibility, ecological advantages and aesthetical value of zinc were the main reasons for choosing this material. In October 2010, a special issue of Focus on zinc will be published with the winning designs. For more information you can visit: » VM Zinc's website » project UMICORE BE EU PAVILION EXPO SHANGHAI 2010On May 1st, the Expo Shanghai 2010 and the Belgian EU pavilion were officially opened to the public. In collaboration with the JV Realys-Interbuild, we designed our pavilion around the concept of the Brain Cell, symbolizing Belgium’s artistic and scientific richness and our central position within Europe. The building’s sober exterior on the other hand refers to the openness and modesty of our country. In this way, we succeeded in creating a design which integrates itself in the Chinese context and at the same time expresses the Belgian identity.  Belgium displays its expertise in the field of mobility, sustainability and ecology, with projects like the Polar Station and the Solar Plane. In this way the public can discover Belgium in an unprecedented way, alongside typical export products like beer, chocolate and diamonds. Conix Architects considers each project as a challenge, irrespective of its scale. We are however very proud of this particular project and hope to welcome you all from the 1st of May until the 31st of October in Shanghai! The theme days of the Belgian EU pavilion: Europe day: 9 May Limburg days: 17-21 May Flanders days and environment week: 24-31 May Antwerp days: 7-10 June Belgium’s national day: 13 June Wallonia/Brussels days: 21-25 June Province of Namur: participating in the Wallonia/Brussels days East Flanders days: 23-28 August Walloon-Brabant day: 11 September West Flanders days: 15-17 September Luxembourg days: 9-10 September Brussels days: 18-22 September Liège day: 29 October For more information please visit: » http://en.expo2010.cn » http://www.shanghai2010.be » http://www.architv.be » project EXPO SHANGHAI 2010 BE EU PAVILION EXPO SHANGHAI 201032 days before the start of the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, the construction of the Belgian EU pavilion is in its final stage. All elements of the scenography are built and contractors are working non-stop to have everything finished within 3 weeks. The gigantic Brain Cell, the dominant conceptual image and eyecatcher of the pavilion, will be mounted next month. The delivery of this project in a short time was only possible thanks to the support of a large group of committed partners and sponsors and an effective collaboration between the Belgian government and its regions. With a steel structure that can be easily disassembled and recycled, the construction of a public green space on approximately 30% of the surface and a roof containing more than 1000 m² solar panels, the theme of the Expo “Better City, Better Life” with its focus on durability is clearly translated in the pavilion’s concept. Moreover the ambitious Shanghai’s Roots & Shouts’ Million Tree Project was selected as our local partner in creating a greener Expo: to minimise the pavilion’s environmental impact, a forest will be planted in Inner Mongolia and the Belgian EU’s daily operations will be carbon neutral. We hope to welcome you all on May 1st in Shanghai! For more information on the Expo 2010 in Shanghai and the Belgian pavilion please visit: » http://en.expo2010.cn » http://www.shanghai2010.be » project EXPO SHANGHAI 2010 GLASS HOUSEOn Tuesday the 9th of February, our project ‘Glass House’ was officially presented to the press. The project concerns the renovation of the ‘Van Ommerenhouse’, one of the first examples of modern architecture in Antwerp designed in 1938 by Brinkman and Van den Broek. After years of vacancy and use as a squat, project developer Urban Capital decided to breathe new life into the former office building. In 2011, the project will contain 16 city flats and a commercial/office space on the ground and first floor. Conix Architects decided to restore the building with respect for the original design and integration of contemporary elements. The characteristic façade is completely re-executed in glass with aluminium window profiles and steel frames. The most important additions are the steel bridge on the back façade providing access to the flats, the creation of an inner area with an extraordinary view on the historical city centre and the contemporary shed roofs maximising the infiltration of light. With the Glass House project, one of the most striking historical buildings in Antwerp gets a new contemporary destination. According to Ludo Van Campenhout, Alderman for City Development, the renovation will be an important stimulus for the redevelopment of the surrounding areas and will make the Glass House a recognizable icon in the city.  >» http://www.atv.be » http://www.urbancapital.be » project GLASS HOUSE GOOD DESIGNâ„¢ AWARDSanitary collection wins Good Design™ Award In December 2009, Conix Architects received a prestigious Good Design™ Award for its CX sanitary collection. The awards program, organized by the Chicago Athenaeum, was founded in 1950 and is the oldest and world’s most recognized program for product design. Submitted designs from over 35 nations ranged from a NASA Manned Mars Exploration vehicle to a Green Design Clean filtering system for rural South Africa. The distinction for the Good Design™ Award of our CX bath series, developed in collaboration with Duscholux, recognizes the pure, minimalist lines of the collection and will hopefully incite clients to bathe in Belgian design.  For more information on the good design™ award please visit: >» http://www.chi-athenaeum.org/gdesign/index.html » project CX - BATH SERIES ZILVERMUSEUMWith a history going back to the 13th century, ‘the Zilvermuseum’ is a unique building situated in a green area at the border of Antwerp (Deurne). In 2006, the Province of Antwerp judged that the building was in need of a thorough restoration and renovation and Conix Architects took on the challenge to start with an analysis of the site and building to come to a final master plan and is now finishing the preliminary design.  After restoring the qualities of the current building by a thorough restoration by Steenmeijer Architecten, Conix Architects will start with the renovation of this unique building. In our concept, the subordination of the new elements to the existing building and the creation of a dialogue between the beautiful garden and inner courtyard were the guiding principles. Moreover, the used materials will directly refer to the identity of the museum. Apart from the optimization of the visibility of the entrance, the accessibility of the museum route will be enhanced through the creation of a new circulation glass axis containing a spacious staircase and elevator. In order to attain a logical structure in the museum structure, the different functions of the museum will be regrouped into clusters. We already look forward to starting the construction of this unique project in 2012. » http://www.zilvermuseum.be » download publication CX BATH SERIESThe innovative CX bathroom series, the result of a unique collaboration between Conix Architects, Domovari and Duscholux. captivates with its unique sculptural design and the spatial effect which this creates. Here, the almost ultra-cool clarity and distinctiveness of appearance arouses an emotion in the user which is precisely the opposite, namely a deep sensuousness. The fascinating nature of this dichotomy is further reinforced by the contrast between the matte surfaces and the reflective glass, which has a 'Cleartec' coating. The CX bathroom series' range encompasses a free-standing bath, a wall-mounted shower unit with a covered drainage channel – and with an integrated double washbasin if selected – as well as a washbasin element to be installed separately.  » project CX - BATH SERIES UMICOREIn order to promote their new corporate identity, Umicore asked us to restructure their complex company plant in Hoboken (in the south of Antwerp). After determining the strengths and weaknesses of the terrain, a master plan was drawn up. The new office building becomes the eye-catcher, encapsulating and generating the company’s new corporate identity. The building is unrestrained in design in contrast to the monotonous and randomly selected surroundings.  The powerful, high-tech look and feel creates an innovative image, thus modernizing the company. After the delivery of the project this summer, Umicore will be ready to face the 21st century as a dynamic and innovating company. » project UMICORE W16In May 2009, our project ‘W16’ was delivered. It concerns the renovation and extension of an office building situated in the upper class trade quarter of the avenue Waterloo, besides the Brussels small ring road.  The building was designed in 1958 by architect Hugo Van Kuyck for the SNCI and has architectural characteristics which testify to the period in which it was built. The new façade is the eye-catcher of the project. By using twisted glass plates, a refined vertical level is created that makes the building less imposing. The combination of our contemporary architecture with the existing style has succeeded in breathing new life into this unique building. » project W16 ARCHIGOLDCUPOn February the 4th, the final competition match of the Archigoldcup BVA 2009 took place in the sports hall of the University of Antwerp. This football competition between Flemish architectural firms is organized each year by the Bond Vlaamse Architecten: http://www.archigoldcupbva.be.  During the very exciting final, the Conix team beat the JEF team (from Architektenburo Jef Van Oevelen) with a convincing 6-1 victory. Although the JEF team was strong in combination football and in controlling the ball, it was not able to compete with our fast and particularly well-aimed Spanish players. From the beginning, the JEF team was forced into defense. The players did not succeed in breaking our speed and the victory was ours. Conix went home with the Archigoldcup trophy and a bunch of good memories. LONDON TOWER“Het Eilandje” is a famous harbor area in Antwerp that has been greatly revalued during the past 10 years, making it one of the most dynamic places in the city.  Our project “London Tower” will drastically change the sight of this area. On the 11th of November 2008, we had the honor of presenting this project on a well-attended press conference. The London Tower will become the highest residential tower of Antwerp. The project engages in an architectural dialogue with the urban landscape and creates a strong visual identity for the Antwerp skyline. During the press conference, Dirk Van Mechelen, Flemish Minister for Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning, expressed his enthusiasm for this project, saying that the “London Tower” has the potential of becoming a worthy north gate for the city of Antwerp: www.dirkvanmechelen.be (in Dutch). The press conference also marked the start of the sale of apartments. For more information, please visit: www.londontower.be. » project LONDON TOWER LOFTOn the 27th of October 2008, one of our projects made its way onto the big screen. On this date, the movie 'Loft' was released, the first feature film written by Bart De Pauw and Erik Van Looy. 'Loft' describes the story of five friends who have a secret pact: they share a trendy loft in which they can discretely entertain their mistresses. It seems like a great arrangement until one morning they discover the naked body of a young woman. The group turns in on itself and it soon becomes clear that they know far less about each other than they had initially thought.  The outside scenes of loft used in the movie are in fact images of a building designed by Conix Architects, called 'Hoopnatie'. 'Hoopnatie' is a mixed project including commercial spaces, apartments and offices, situated on the Schelde docks in Antwerp. The sharp, triangular angle of the building adds a strong, almost threatening character to the project. Erik Van Looy therefore considers the building as one of the main characters in the story line. We consider it as a great honor that one of our projects is featured in what is already the most successful Belgian movie of all times. » project HOOPNATIE | |||
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