In the heart of Ghent, Raamwerk is carrying out a growing number of projects on various scales. In doing so, the practice consistently creates spatial added value through the clever use of ‘interstitial space’. On 7 November, it will outline its vision at the Across lecture in Liège, with an introduction by Alain Richard.

After graduating together from Sint-Lucas Ghent, Freek Dendooven, Gijs De Cock and Jon D’Haenens founded Raamwerk in 2014, a ‘collective for architecture, urban planning and scenography’. The name says something about their vision: their architecture does not impose a rigid programme, but can be freely interpreted. At every scale, the concept of ‘interstitial space’ – the unbuilt space generated by the structure – takes precedence as freely usable space. On Wolterslaan in Ghent, Raamwerk completely opened up a dark and closed-off doctor’s house by separating the new extension from the neighbouring house. The introduction of a patio between the kitchen and living area creates both visual and acoustic connections.