Essay — 1.1.2025

The newest Alvar Aalto Medallist has an intense sensitivity for all aspects of space

Text Marc Dubois

The exterior staircase in House Van Hee in Ghent, completed in 1997. Photo: Viktor Derks

The architect Marie-José Van Hee’s oeuvre largely consists of skilfully designed private houses in Belgium.

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Published in 1 – 2025 - Urban Landscape

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