Located just a stone\u2019s throw from Sint-Nikolaus Hospital in Eupen, Schunk Pharmacy is situated at the entrance to Eupen\u2019s historic centre. Having recently completed projects at Torrentius and Hors-Ch\u00e2teau, the practice has expertise in working on historic buildings, and this is likely one of the reasons why pharmacist Manfred Schunk got in touch with Vandenhove. The practice\u2019s expertise in projects within the medical sector is certainly another key asset. The complete refurbishment of the pharmacy began with a thorough re-evaluation of how the business operates. Vandenhove moved away from the tried-and-tested layout of a counter separating the customer from the pharmacist in favour of a much more human and sensitive approach. In a completely open-plan space, the architect arranged four individualised counters that ensure a sense of closeness and a degree of privacy with visitors. Vandenhove also paid particular attention to the fittings, especially the burl walnut cabinets designed to store pharmaceutical products.<\/p>\n
The transformation of the fa\u00e7ade also reflects an intention to blend into the context whilst incorporating contemporary elements. Like its neighbours, the fa\u00e7ade is clad in a light-coloured render, but various elements from Vandenhove\u2019s repertoire \u2013 lobed columns, the prominent cornice and the bronze balustrades \u2013 serve to reinforce the architect\u2019s contemporary style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":841,"template":"","collection_type":[31],"class_list":["post-8704","collection","type-collection","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","collection_type-archives-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n