HOUSING APART TOGETHER


Limburg

Boys' school, Bocholt

Together with Vlaanderen Bouwt (Vlabo), the municipality of Bocholt launched a collective housing project at the site of the former boys' school in Kaulille. As owner, the municipality hired UAU collectiv and Vanderkerkhof Bouwbedrijf NV to realise the project. One of the school buildings was preserved for its cultural heritage value and was converted into four residential units. Five new-build houses were also constructed around a central green area. A shared carport provides shelter during outdoor activities in bad weather, and in another shared room, residents can organise parties or events.