Outdoor, Small Patio, Porch, Deck, Side Yard, Shrubs, and Grass "The border between inside and outside fades because of the perpetuation of the washed concrete flooring, reminiscent of cannon bases. Just like the shutters of the old barn, the sliding facades of the expansion offer the opportunity to seal off the guest complex entirely," explains Vanhoutte.


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An Old Belgian Fortress Breathes New Life as a Charming B&B

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One wing of the fort’s U-shaped plan extrudes to the north. This wing contains office spaces, which lends continuity to the floor plan, along with sectional proportions.