Kunstlaan 1-27,
1210 Brussel
https://altstadt.brussels/ [email protected]
Altstadt is an architectural studio based in Brussels, led by Jan de Moffarts and Steven Bosmans. ALTSTADT seeks to combine its specific know-how in the restoration, reconversion and re-activation of historical buildings, with its search for methodical and conceptually precise design. Heritage, as a built presence of the collective memory and therefore essentially public space, is a central theme but not a focus. The main ambition is making spatially precise, clear, and sensible projects, independent of the origins and scope of the project, with radicality and subtlety as alternating and mutually reinforcing intentions. Within this framework ALTSTADT is working on projects and studies of all sizes and origins in Brussels and beyond, notably the restoration and extension of a social-cultural centre in Antwerp, the refurbishment of an office complex in Brussels, the reorganisation of accesses to the Tour & Taxis park, the restoration of a castle near Namur, the reconversion of the Vynckiersite in Gent and the competitions for several cultural centres in Brussels. Collaborations with other practices, such as URA, NWLND, OUEST, 51N4E, NU, ORG PER MOD, OFFICE KGDVS,…, as well as with academic institutions such as KUL and VUB, are an essential part in the web of activities. In these ALTSTADT alternates between the roles of designer and advisor.