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A Pristine, Postmodern House Seeks €445K Outside AntwerpView 11 Photos

A Pristine, Postmodern House Seeks €445K Outside Antwerp

Belgian architect Hugo Lejon remixed the 1933 property with glass bricks, terrazzo, and punchy color.
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Location: Willebroek, Belgium

Price: €445,000 (approximately $441,375 USD)

Year Built: 1933

Year Renovated: 1978

Renovation Architect: Hugo Lejon  

Footprint: 2,486 square feet 

From the Agent: "This home represents a revolutionary style from the early days of postmodernism, and is a lasting source of inspiration for architects of all times. The building also clearly integrates international influences. Note the genius of this concept: a rhythmic, seamlessly constructed composition of various basic geometric shapes and colors with characteristic curved (transparent) volumes. Inside, the mix of the 1930s and 1980s is organically continued in the dynamic division of the volumes, the typical geometric lines, and the original perspectives."

Located midway between Brussels and Antwerp, the residence has been thoughtfully preserved throughout the years, with much of its original detail still intact.

Located midway between Brussels and Antwerp, the residence has been thoughtfully preserved throughout the years, with much of its original detail still intact.

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Floor-to-ceiling doors open the kitchen and dining area to the backyard terrace. The blue trim is another example of playful pops of color throughout the interior.

Floor-to-ceiling doors open the kitchen and dining area to the backyard terrace. The blue trim is another example of playful pops of color throughout the interior.

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A green spiral staircase leads to the top floor, where a curved glazed roof frames striking views of a lush garden. White-painted brick walls complement the original wood flooring.

A green spiral staircase leads to the top floor, where a curved glazed roof frames striking views of a lush garden. White-painted brick walls complement the original wood flooring.

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Teak detailing and custom built-ins continue into the main bedroom set on the upper level. 

Teak detailing and custom built-ins continue into the main bedroom set on the upper level. 

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The home’s large studio features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling shelving. Sliding glass doors provide direct outdoor access.

The home’s large studio features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling shelving. Sliding glass doors provide direct outdoor access.

"The house is solid, in very good condition, and well located with a garage, a pleasant city garden and ample greenery," notes the agent. "It goes without saying that this is a unique concept of great value."

"The house is solid, in very good condition, and well located with a garage, a pleasant city garden and ample greenery," notes the agent. "It goes without saying that this is a unique concept of great value."

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