About Nicolas Schuybroek Architects
In 2011, Nicolas Schuybroek started his own practice based in Brussels, Belgium, with a well defined purpose: create and produce architecture, interiors and objects characterized by an acute sense of detail, craftsmanship and intuition, while retaining a feeling of warmth. The search for timeless minimalism and apparent simplicity are central in his work, as well as the love of unassuming, tactile and raw materials. There’s no straining for effect in his work—just a muted elegance.
The essence of his work is to conceive serene and pure, yet extremely warm and authentic spaces. While his architecture is often described as monastic and minimalistic, it is surprisingly sophisticated and it always has a soul.
His works explore a sharp vision of space and materials. Most people recognize Nicolas’ hand through his rigorous and contextual approach: embracing the essence of built forms, from the roughest construction to the smallest interior details.
Nicolas Schuybroek was listed in the top 100 designers by AD France in from 2013 until 2020.
As his practice develops, his projects are as diverse in geography and type as in scale. They range from renovations, new-builts and interior design of residential projects, offices, hotels, retail spaces to the design of objects. Examples of his projects include houses on the Cote d’Azur (France), Mexico City, the Robey hotel for Grupo Habita in Chicago (USA) and Tribu’s new offices and showroom in Belgium. They have demonstrated a considered approach to understanding each individual need, both in terms of exterior and interior architecture and design. In 2016, Nicolas Schuybroek developed a first series of objects for the Belgian brand when objects work presented at the Milan Furniture Fair.
Currently, Nicolas Schuybroek is working on large-scale new-built houses and residential projects in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the UAE, the USA and Indonesia.
Nicolas Schuybroek was born in 1981 and raised in Brussels. Having been educated in English, French and Dutch-speaking schools, he is perfectly tri-lingual and is used to working in those three languages. His multicultural background and extensive travel nourish his work with a broad and international perspective.
LOCATION: Brussels, Belgium
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OV House is located in the mountainside of Bruges, Belgium, and designed by Nicolas Schuybroek in collaboration with the owner Thomas Ostyn.
Architects: Nicolas Schuybroek Architects Project: JR Apartment Location: Paris, France Photography: Stephan Julliard Located in the 6th arrondissement in Paris, on a busy street near Montparnasse, JR apartment hadn’t been restored in over 40 years. The project was completed by Nicolas Schuybroek Architects, an architecture and interior design practice based in Brussels, Belgium. His use
Architects: Nicolas Schuybroek Architects Project: MK House Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photography: Claessens & Deschamps, Thomas de Bruyne MK House is a recently renovated heritage-listed townhouse from the early 1800’s located in the historic centre of Antwerp. The house was designed by Brussels-based Nicolas Schuybroek Architects. From the architect: In the historic city center of Antwerp,
