De Bijloke music centre – Restoration, renovation and new construction

Details

Client
Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent vzw
Architect
Van De Sompel Oswald Architect - Gent
Execution period
oct 2004 - apr 2007
Execution cost
7.990.154
Site
Gent

About the project

De Bijloke music centre is located in the former Bijloke hospital. The medieval hospital ward has been renovated into a concert hall.  Modern dressing rooms, rehearsal rooms, offices, two contemporary access buildings and a large foyer for the public and for the artists have been added to the historical architecture.
The works include demolition, structuring, finishing, technical work and environmental engineering.

Key information

Construction surface3.500 m²
'- New building3.000 m²
'- Renovation500 m²
Surface surrounding area3.400 m²