N. 226 OFFICE 2017 2024 В НАЛИЧИИ

OFFICE is a Brussels-based architectural practice founded in 2002 by Kersten Geers (Ghent, 1975) and David Van Severen (Ghent, 1978). The two met while studying at the University of Ghent and at ETSAM (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura) in Madrid.
OFFICE was established as a means of exploring the prospect of architecture within the contemporary culture and urban environment. While constructing a theoretical project of architecture, OFFICE has developed a practical and pragmatic approach to design, combining skill and cunning for an expeditious decision-making process, to make architecture as a civic obligation.
In parallel to this practice, OFFICE directed design studios at various institutions, including the Academy of Architecture USI, Mendrisio where Kersten Geers is currently a Full Professor, and Harvard GSD where he and David Van Severen together serve as Design Critics in Architecture. This educational activity &mdashand the various outcomes of research in design&mdash stands in direct relation to the work. and is documented under the moniker "Office Without Office".
OFFICE is a team of about 40 architects, organised as partnership led by Kersten Geers, David Van Severen and Jan Lenaerts, together with associates Justine Rossillion, Alexander Smedts, Jacopo Lugli, Inga Karen Traustadottir and Jelena Pančevac.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
2006 Prix de Rome for (22) Columbarium (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
2009 Belgian Prize for Architecture (category urban space) for (23) Bridge in Ghent.
2010 Silver Lion at the Venice Biennial for Most Promising Young Practice, for (85) Garden Pavilion (i.c.w. Bas Princen).
2013 Double Belgian Prize for Architecture (categories utility buildings and private residences) for (47) Computer Shop, Tielt and (56) Weekend House, Merchtem.
2015 Belgian Prize for Architecture (category small interventions) for (78) University Library, Ghent. 2016 Berlin Art Prize, category Architecture.
2016 Double Staalbouwprijs (categories 'Elements' and 'Industry') for (78) University Library, Ghent and (117) Drying Hall, Hulshout
2018 Staalbouwprijs (category 'Industry') for (152) Incubator, Waregem.
2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture for (133) Pearl Path, Bahrain.
2021 Febe Elements Award (category ‘Outstanding Precast’) for (164) Office building, Kortrijk.

AWARD-WINNING COMPETITIONS

2005 (015) Border Garden (Anapra MEX-USA) i.c.w. Wonne Ickx. (019) A Grammar for the City (Daejeon, South Korea) i.c.w. Dogma. 2006 (021) Contemporary Art Centre (Brussels, Belgium).
2008 (050) After the Party [Belgian Pavilion for the Venice Biennial of Architecture]. (057) Tunnel & Dyke (Turnhout, Belgium). (061) Chamber of Commerce (Kortrijk, Belgium).
2010 (078) Architecture Library (Ghent, Belgium). (090) Agriculture School (Leuven, Belgium).
2012 (131) Housing Complex [Cadix], (Antwerp, Belgium).
2013 (152) Incubator (Waregem, Belgium).
2014 (165) Crematorium (Ostend, Belgium) i.c.w. Richard Venlet. (174) Housing Complex [Reuilly], (Paris, France) i.c.w. NP2F. (176) Campus RTS (Lausanne, Switzerland).
2016 (214) Book Room (Paris, France). (216) Housing Complex [Havenlaan], (Brussels, Belgium) i.c.w. Nikolas Firket Architects.
2017 (227) Tondo (Brussels, Belgium). (229) Public Library (Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium) i.c.w. Richard Venlet.
2018 (264) Olive Oil Mill (Trebbio, Italy). (276) Housing Complex [Josaphat], (Brussels, Belgium). (280) Brewery (Brussels, Belgium). (286) Department Store (Paris, France).
2019 (303) Housing Complex [Starlette], (Strasbourg, France).
2021 (324) Media House (VRT) (Brussels, Belgium).
2022 (360) Community Centre (Fogo Island, Canada). (370) Faculty of Architecture (Liege, Belgium). 2024 (396) Breda Department Store (Opava, Czech Republic).