Who are we?

Our practice designs architecture rooted in its context, with particular care for heritage: we restore, transform and enhance existing buildings to give them a new life. Every project is considered down to the smallest detail, using bio-based and geo-sourced materials and a circular approach to construction, without ever compromising on an elegant quality of finish.

A house of tall windows set among trees — Villa Marquis 88, Woluwé-Saint-Pierre

People

Founder & Architect

Rodolphe-Alexis Van Impe

Founding architect - UCL - 2009
Born in Schaerbeek, January 19, 1985
Mother tongue: French
Written and spoken languages: Dutch, English
Since February 2014: Associate architect B[o] architects scprl
Architect UCL 2009
Thesis - Distinction: “The therapeutic virtues of architecture in hospitals: the room within its service” UCL
Training: PEB Advisor (Bxl Region) - 2011
Training: Urban planning and territorial development (UCL) - 2009

ra.vanimpe@bo-architects.be

Collaborating Architect

Prudence Vandecandelaere

Collaborating architect - UCL - 2020
Born in Rouen, on November 20, 1995
Mother tongue: French
Written and spoken language: English
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture - UCL (Distinction) - 2020
Specialisation in architectural heritage preservation and enhancement
Final thesis: “Sustainable Shared Housing: A New Housing Model Addressing Contemporary Challenges”
Professional experience in residential architecture, renovation and interior design
Interested in architectural heritage, materials, drawing and architectural illustration

p.vandecandelaere@bo-architects.be