— Project intent
A precise answer to the site and programme.
In Ramillies, in the province of Walloon Brabant, architecture firm STARC designed a four-sided detached single-family house over two storeys, with the ground floor conceived to function independently as a fully accessible living level. Accessibility is at the heart of the design: the entrance is reached via a gentle slope, ensuring ease of access for all users.
The architectural composition rests on two distinct rectangular volumes. The main volume, topped by a traditional pitched roof clad in black tiles, is set back approximately 14 metres from the property boundary and sits into the natural slope of the land, overlooking the street while preserving views across the open countryside. The secondary volume, with a flat EPDM roof and black aluminium trim, houses the detached garage, positioned at the lower left of the plot, flush with the road level and accessed through a sectional door perpendicular to the street.
The facade design balances verticality with openness. On the front elevation and gable ends, tall narrow windows establish a regular, measured rhythm. To the rear, a generous glazed opening floods the main living space with natural light and frames a wide view over the garden. The choice of materials draws on the local Hesbaye building tradition: a pink-brown facing brick with light pointing, black roof tiles, and white PVC joinery come together to create a coherent, contemporary aesthetic that sits naturally within the village context. The overall scale and typology integrate seamlessly into the existing rural streetscape of Ramillies.
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