A Cross Pattern Covers This Facade Made From Precast Concrete

March 27, 2020
The cross-pattern facade of this modern buidling is made from pre-cast concrete and due to the design of the building, it's located between two other materials - white plaster and aluminum slats. #ModernArchitecture #ModernBuilding #PatternedFacade

Architecture firm dmvA has designed the House of Lorraine, a multi-residential building in Mechelen, Belgium, that showcases a cross-pattern facade.

The cross-pattern facade of this modern buidling is made from pre-cast concrete and due to the design of the building, it's located between two other materials - white plaster and aluminum slats. #ModernArchitecture #ModernBuilding #PatternedFacade

The cross-pattern facade is made from pre-cast concrete.

The cross-pattern facade of this modern buidling is made from pre-cast concrete and due to the design of the building, it's located between two other materials - white plaster and aluminum slats. #ModernArchitecture #ModernBuilding #PatternedFacade

At night, the light from within the apartments highlights the pattern and helps to create a shadow effect.

At night, the light from within the apartments highlights the cross-pattern facade and helps to create a shadow effect. #Architecture #PatternedFacade #ModernBuilding

Inside the building, the cross pattern allows the natural light to travel through, but at the same time provides privacy from people passing by.

A cross pattern facade allows the natural light to travel through, but at the same time provides privacy from people passing by. #Architecture #Windows #PatternedFacade
Photography: Sergio Pirrone | Architect: dmvA | Lead architects: David Driesen, Tom Verschueren, Gert-Jan Schulte, Emilie Dorekens | General contractor: Van Poppel | Structural engineer: Util | Safety coordination: Macobo