The building’s inverted layout optimises both space and light: bedrooms occupy the lower levels, living areas are situated above, and a roof terrace crowns the structure, offering a private outdoor retreat. Internally, the palette of white-stained CLT panels, terracotta floors, and soft acoustic curtains creates a warm and tranquil atmosphere.

Constructed entirely from cross-laminated timber (CLT) supplied by Binderholz (Austria), the prefabricated panels were assembled on-site by crane in just one week, minimising environmental impact and urban disruption. The glass-block façade, laid in a traditional stretcher bond pattern, references local brickwork while maximising natural daylight and energy efficiency.

By merging traditional architectural language with sustainable modern methods, the Glass Brick House stands as a poetic and precise response to the challenges of dense urban living in Ghent.

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