I was travelling the world when I suddenly had to return to Belgium. Not the end of my journey—just a stopover. And this small apartment became my refuge. Think: a well-packed, lightweight backpack resting in a stylish hotel room.
Here, in my "Albatross Nest", I muse on vibrant Bangkok or mystical Kathmandu while the sun rises and sets. Invisible to the world. Completely cocooned.
As an architecture student, I learned how to make the most of minimal space. As a contractor passionate about natural materials, renovating with eco-friendly principles was instinctive. Together with a close friend and furniture maker, everything was custom-designed.
By day I renovated; by night I dined and danced with friends on the terrace—bathed in gold. That sun…
During my travels, I experienced the calm of a mountain cabin and the luxury of a seaside outdoor shower. That simplicity, that sense of being in motion: that’s what I wanted to capture.
Because even here, at home, I keep moving. And travelling? You can do that right here in the neighbourhood. Between Portuguese flavours and Brazilian flair, you stroll toward the lively Asian and African streets near the station.
This apartment was never an ending, but a new chapter. My world journey—in miniature.
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