Architect and Co-Founder of AJDVIV
Jan de Vylder is a Belgian architect and co-founder of AJDVIV (Architecten Jan de Vylder Inge Vinck), a Ghent-based architecture practice renowned for its thoughtful and radical approach to adaptive reuse and architectural transformation. Alongside Inge Vinck, de Vylder leads AJDVIV in exploring the interplay between existing structures and new interventions, emphasizing minimalism, material honesty, and contextual sensitivity. Their work often involves reimagining and repurposing existing buildings to serve contemporary needs while preserving their historical essence. Notable projects include the renovation of the Palais des Expositions in Charleroi, Belgium, where they transformed a 1950s expo center into a multifunctional space by retaining and exposing its original structure, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and architectural heritage.
