services
Four kinds of commissions, always with the same foundation: clear stages, written agreements on fee and planning, and guidance from first sketch to handover — in English or Dutch.
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renovation & building permit
Renovating in the city is a balancing act: respect for what exists, clarity about what it can become, and a permit file that is right the first time. From terraced house to mansion, I guide the full trajectory — design, permit and site.
who it is for
For owners of a house or apartment in Antwerp who want to renovate, extend or reorganise — including projects where a building permit, and therefore an architect, is legally required in Belgium.
how we work
- 1
introductory visit
We walk through the property together and discuss your wishes and budget. You get an honest first assessment of what is feasible and which permit applies.
- 2
survey & preliminary design
The existing situation is measured and drawn. The preliminary design explores variants in plan and section until the direction is settled.
- 3
final design & permit file
The design is developed into a complete application for the Flemish Omgevingsloket (environmental permit portal), aligned with Antwerp building regulations.
- 4
tender documents
Drawings, bill of quantities and specifications that allow contractors to quote on a comparable basis. I help you weigh the offers objectively.
- 5
site supervision to handover
Legally required supervision of the works: site meetings, quality control and adjustments through to delivery.
fee approach
Fee on request: before we start you receive a written proposal with scope, phases and planning.
The knowledge article on architect fees explains typical ranges in Flanders.
Hiring an architect in Antwerp as an expat →02
new build
A new house is the chance to get everything right: orientation, light, energy and the relationship with the street. I design compact, legible homes that last — in material and in use.
who it is for
For clients with a plot in or around Antwerp who want to realise a house or small-scale project, from first sketch to keys.
how we work
- 1
introduction & site analysis
Sunlight, planning rules, neighbours and budget: we map the constraints before drawing begins.
- 2
preliminary design
Sketches and working models translate your programme into a clear structure, tested early with the city planning department where useful.
- 3
building permit
A complete permit file with all required studies and certificates, submitted through the Flemish permit portal.
- 4
tender file & contractor selection
Detailed drawings and specifications; together we select contractors that fit the project.
- 5
site supervision & handover
Regular site inspections, reporting and quality control up to provisional and final acceptance.
fee approach
Fee on request: before we start you receive a written proposal with scope, phases and planning.
03
feasibility study
Hesitating between buying, renovating or selling? A feasibility study gives you a substantiated answer within weeks: what is spatially possible, what the regulations allow and what it would cost.
who it is for
For anyone eyeing a property — or reconsidering one they own — who wants certainty about possibilities, permits and budget before making big commitments. Particularly useful before bidding on a house in Antwerp.
how we work
- 1
intake & documents
We collect drawings, planning regulations, the EPC energy certificate and your list of wishes.
- 2
site visit & analysis
An on-site visit focused on structure, light, moisture and extension potential.
- 3
scenarios
Two or three spatial scenarios with sketches, each with an indicative cost estimate and permit route.
- 4
advisory report
A clear report with a recommendation — useful for your bid, your bank, or as the start of a design commission.
fee approach
Fee on request: before we start you receive a written proposal with scope, phases and planning.
The Flemish renovation obligation →04
energy retrofit
Better insulation, healthy ventilation and fossil-free heating — without losing the soul of the house. I combine building physics with design, so the energy upgrade also delivers spatial quality.
who it is for
For owners of a house with a poor energy score (EPC label E or F), buyers who fall under the Flemish renovation obligation, or anyone who wants a more comfortable, cheaper-to-run home.
how we work
- 1
audit of the existing situation
Analysis of envelope, systems and EPC: where the house loses heat and where the quickest gains are.
- 2
energy & space masterplan
A phased plan linking insulation, ventilation and heating to spatial interventions — so you invest in the right order.
- 3
permit & subsidies
The permit file where required, plus paperwork for Flemish subsidies such as Mijn VerbouwPremie.
- 4
execution & supervision
Detailing of junctions (thermal bridges, airtightness) and site supervision until the promised performance is met.
fee approach
Fee on request: before we start you receive a written proposal with scope, phases and planning.
The Flemish renovation obligation →The fee approaches above are exactly that — an approach, not a quote. Every project gets a written proposal with scope, phases and amounts before we start. Curious about typical market rates in Flanders? Read hiring an architect in Antwerp as an expat.
Plans for your home?
A first conversation explores what you want, what is possible and what it takes — without obligation, on site if that helps.
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