Behind the doors of ajstudio

ajstudio is an architecture studio, effectively mixing the complementary fields of architecture, interior and furniture design.
Created in 2010 by Annick Branders & Jonathan Girvan, respectively an architect and an interior designer, it offers unique project management through a collaborative and integrated multidisciplinary process.

Together they have a 360° approach and envision every new build as a challenging unique story to tell, a new journey from the inside to the outside without compromising any details.
Their inspiration comes from the dialog that they nurture through constant exploration of new directions in all creative fields, without ever forgetting the foundations that were laid before them.
The studio itself is used as a workshop and synergetic space allowing them to design and fully test and scale prototypes. It is on its own a haven of simplicity and peace, allowing for greater creativity.
The result of this global approach is a long-lasting design, a beautiful expression of the clients' needs or aspirations.

Workplace

ajstudio decided to turn this former laundry, then office into its creative space.
The central idea was to reintroduce natural light, to create a strong link with the exterior and to re-discover the original building squeleton.
A span has been opened, giving place to an external patio where interior and exterior limits are blurred by a total opening feeling given by glass garage doors, adding sense of limitless space.
The one-piece brutalist bench-wall-tablet also contributes to an active and visual in and out experience.
The raw concrete floor voluntarily faces a white enlightened space underlined by black steel frames and warmed up again with slight touches of wooden transitions and furniture.
This project naturally mixes architecture, interior architecture and furniture in a simple and subtle way.

For more information, extra visuals or interview request, please contact: 

Racin Communications
Amélie Putmans
amelie@racin.eu
+32 (0)477 20 09 70