Rinskopf is a minimal home located in Ghent, Belgium, designed by atelier avondzon. The industrial character of the neighborhood — with its collection of shed roofs and the train station directly across the street — informed the choice of materials and the color palette. The design process was marked by an open dialogue between the architects, the client, and the site context. The client’s willingness to explore unconventional materials and forms is particularly evident in the kitchen and bathroom, where industrial materials meet inventive detailing. This freedom allowed the architects to integrate bold design choices while maintaining a functional residential space.
A shed roof typology was introduced early in the design phase, aligning with both the surrounding industrial architecture and the client’s desire for abundant natural light. Despite the industrial influences, the home maintains a residential character through a restrained design language rooted in single-family dwellings. The construction features a visible steel frame structure, complemented by steel deck roofs. The facade is clad in corrugated metal, a material choice that references the nearby train station. The interior blends raw structural elements with refined finishes, including sanded wooden ceilings and floors, bluish-gray primed steel columns and beams, and custom furnishings.
The bathroom features blue-colored polyester, while the kitchen incorporates stainless steel, lacquered fronts, exposed concrete, and corrugated metal. Red-pigmented poly-concrete surfaces add subtle warmth to the space. Sustainability played a key role within the urban renovation constraints. Features include an air-to-water heat pump paired with photovoltaic panels, a D-type ventilation system, rainwater harvesting, and a night cooling system.
