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Belgium or Netherlands? Guessing Belgium
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Belgium or Netherlands? Guessing Belgium
According to reverse image search it’s on ugly Belgian houses Twitter.Belgium or Netherlands? Guessing Belgium
Are the Benelux countries notorious for **** architecture? I guess the existence of that Twitter account would suggest so ...Belgium or Netherlands? Guessing Belgium
The Netherlands has a quite strict system of building codes, and oversight when it comes to the ‘overall view’. So any ugly or weird buildings you see are usually architects going overboard. Example being the cube homes in Rotterdam, which are highly impractical but cool from a concept point of view. Resident architects will probably disagree.Are the Benelux countries notorious for **** architecture? I guess the existence of that Twitter account would suggest so ...
Probably no more than most European countries outside the main metropolises, but there is a huge amount of cheap ugly brick and tiny plots due to so little available building land.Are the Benelux countries notorious for **** architecture? I guess the existence of that Twitter account would suggest so ...
To be fair, my own house is red brick, and very square. What makes it relatively unique is that it’s a new development on a 5 min walk from the city center. In a neighborhood build in the 30s. Even though I love being outdoors, we still very much appreciate city life and the ease of doing things it brings. And it doesn’t hurt to have a school and kindergarten within 500m of your front door if you’re planning on kids.Probably no more than most European countries outside the main metropolises, but there is a huge amount of cheap ugly brick and tiny plots due to so little available building land.
Of course there are amazing art deco streets like the Cogels Osylei, but most modern houses are ****-brown cubes with no soul (with apologies to @nootje who has just built a house, but he appears to have good taste )
Beat me to it
Today I started my battle with English ivy. I cut around the trunks of most of my front yard trees. Still have a few to go.
One word: bamboo.