Architect-urban planner
Link Lab
Linking bright people to brighter spaces
After many years of experience in architecture and urban design, we return to the essence of our profession: daring to think without limits, direct involvement, creation and innovation.
The city is our playground
Link Lab aims for responsible and durable use of space. We (re)create urban spaces that encourage people to play, live, stay and work. We chose to build in urban areas and on sites that are already in use.
Developing Bright Ideas
Link Lab is an architectural office. The broad experience of its founders in architecture, urban design and project supervision guarantee unique projects centered on personalization, respect and quality.
Centered Around People
Spaces for people, by people and with people. We create spaces for engagement and connection. Urbanism and architecture as a medium for conversations between people, places and how we use them.
A Creative Platform
Link Lab is a creative platform for co-creation, knowledge sharing and strategic collaboration. It is an open and growing network. Its members underwrite a common charter that outlines how we look at space, architecture and our projects: open, collaborative and curious.
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Architectura Interview
Rita Agneesens and Tom Vandorpe have not been idle since they left B2Ai. Together they started up Link Lab, a…
Meyhui Transformation
Link Lab was selected as architectural firm to revitalise Meyhui in Kortrijk.
Venuez Hospitality Awards 2018
We are proud to pronounce that our Budalys project was nomitated for the Venuez 2018 Hospitality Awards!
Handelskaai Transformation
We were selected as architectural firm to examin and revitalise the Handelskaai projects in Kortrijk.
Shop 2018 Design Awards
Our Budalys project was nomitated again! This time for the Shop Design Awards 2018!
CO-
CREA
TION
Link Lab stands for collaborative development with experts, stakeholders and users. Our method aims to involve as many stakeholders as possible early in the design process. Co-creation workshops result in new value through shared ideas and direct communication.
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”
- Winston Churchill
The
Founders
And their vision
Rita Agneessens
DESIGN &
RESEARCH
We link people, ideas and spaces. We break open the known
structures, thought patterns and methods to create an open
platform for spatial design and research. We look beyond the
traditional disciplines of architecture, urbanism, interior
design and landscaping to include a broader scope adapted
to each project: communication, process management,
participation, branding…
Portfolio
Discover our projects & ideas
Handelskaai Kortrijk
Residential waterfront development with respect for the existing urban fabric.
Groenling Roeselare
Concept design for a mixed-use development near Roeselare train station.
“Good design is sustainable, great design is responsible ”
Kouter Gent
Mixed-use development in the city center, incorporating historic elements in a contemporary design.
Loofstraat Kortrijk
Regeneration of a former hospital site. Urban densification coupled with new green public space.
Zwembad Oostende
A municipal swimming pool and social apartments define a new urban square.
Waterfront Waregem
Mixed-use urban infill project: hotel, office space and luxury housing with a view.
Swim in Kortrijk
Competition design for a new municipal swimming complex and recreational water park.
CURIOUS?
Link Lab believes in creative enterpreneurship. We aim to link the advantages of smaller, innovative offices with the capacities of a larger, coherent group. Participation and ownership are central principles.
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“Cities can provide something for everyone, as long as they are created by everyone” -Jane Jacobs
OUR CURRENT LINKS
STAY offers personalized design that stands out from the crowd. Interior architecture at the junction of art, objects, graphics and technology, creating approachable spaces and environments where people want to stay.
www.staystudio.be
Markland stands for well through-out and clear no-nonsense architectural concepts and executes these with great attention to durability, material and detail. We explore the questions of our customers, question them and translate them into fresh architectural solution.
www.markland.be
Bluelink provides operational organization and management consultancy services, in particular for creative companies. We offer a broad range of consultancy and supporting services
Coming soon
SPACE
AS A
RE-
SOURCE
We treat space as a (limited) resource. Link Lab aims to take responsibility in how we use space, both built and unbuilt. We make conscious choices of where we and how we build, concentrating on how to rethink and re-use existing spaces and buildings.
RETHINK /
RE-USE
Creating bright spaces for brighter people.
We link people, ideas and spaces. We break open the known structures, thought patterns and methods to create an open platform for spatial design and research. We look beyond the traditional disciplines of architecture, urbanism, interior design and landscaping to include a broader scope adapted to each project: communication, process management, participation, branding…
“A good city is like a good party –
people stay longer than really necessary, because they are enjoying themselves.”
– Jan Gehl
MEET &
STAY
Together with our partner Stay, interior studio, we create new urban meeting places where people come together and stay together. We design diverse spaces to welcome all ages, all cultures and all attitudes.
Vork Kortrijk
Mixed-use social redevelopment: extension of a historical building to house a social restaurant, child care and offices.
