Solidaris
Offices
By relocating its head office from its current location in Zwijnaarde to Ghent's Vrijdagmarkt, Solidaris is reconnecting with its historical roots in the heart of Ghent. To facilitate this transition, the site requires extensive renovation and expansion.
The project is situated between the Vrijdagmarkt and the Leie River in central Ghent, which imposes specific requirements in terms of programme, optimal internal and external functionality, and the need for sufficient space to accommodate the organisation’s operations.
Following an initial comprehensive feasibility study, which considered historical, urban planning, and architectural aspects, several conclusions and decisions have already been made in the first phase of the process.
The project consists of four key elements: the preservation of historically significant buildings and features, the demolition of the 1990s structure on Waaistraat, the enhancement of heritage-listed buildings, and the optimisation of the site with new construction volumes.
Together, these diverse volumes will create a modern headquarters for the mutualist organisation, with each building retaining its own unique identity, engaging both with its surroundings and its internal spaces.
