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Integral transformation of Tir neighborhood

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Status: Parts 1+3 completed 2022, part 2 under construction
Team: Johan De Wachter, Patricia Mata, Rik De Vooght, Luis Larrauri R Viguri, Andrius Kalinauskas, Mikas Kauzonas, Liana Sofiada, Rutger Boydens, Maria Cànoves
Client: Woonmaatschappij Dender-Zuid
Collaboration: STUDIE10
Location: Den Tir, Aalst, BE
Program: Social housing, replacement of 88 housing units & new infrastructure

Somergempark

The original 58 dwellings in the Den Tir neighbourhood no longer met contemporary spatial, technical, and regulatory standards. Therefore, they have been replaced by a renewed ensemble of 88 affordable homes, introducing a richer mix of housing typologies and a more future-proof residential fabric.

The updated neighbourhood introduces a diverse range of household compositions and levels of mobility, better suited to today’s residents: young and old, individuals and families, elderly and people with disabilities. This diversity contributes to a more inclusive and adaptable neighbourhood structure. Residents can now choose between homes with compact private gardens or apartments overlooking the park.

Beyond the housing itself, the project redefines the public realm as an integral part of the living environment. Streets have been reconceived as shared spaces that support play, encounter, and everyday use, while a network of green meeting spaces enhances social interaction. The spatial and visual relationship with the adjacent park has been strengthened, embedding the neighbourhood more firmly within its broader landscape context.

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Patricia Mata Mayrand

I have always been an aesthete, critical and curious person, which led me to the interest of how Architecture impacts on people’s daily lives. The obsession with simplifying complex processes in order to achieve a recognizable solution that applies naturally across the different scales of a project, has come to define my practice. These solutions weave together efficiency, sustainability, comfort, and identity for the end user. After completing my university studies, I moved to the Netherlands with a scholarship from Fundación Arquia to work at MVRDV. I later returned to Spain, where I worked as an independent architect and contributed to a project on the coast. Back in the Netherlands, I worked on large-scale projects at EEA; and with a clearer vision of my professional goals, I decided to join Woonwerk Architecten, where I continue to develop my career. In addition to my professional work, I participate in volunteer activities that allow me to experience firsthand life in residential care centres that offer rehabilitation services, cognitive stimulation, and medical care. I am committed to sharing and promoting my experience at both a local and international level.
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