Sweet housing in a sugar factory

Antwerp, Belgium

At home

Historic brick sugar factory building converted into modern housing and workspaces, with balconies overlooking a landscaped courtyard garden with the Gargantua table.

Welcome to Le Comptoir Sucrier, a former sugar factory and warehouse in the center of Antwerp, Belgium. The sugar factory was founded in 1908 and up until 2010 it was still in use. Now it’s a cozy work and residential area with lots of greenery.

Brother architects Verdickt & Verdickt created this city gem, where the common outdoor space is of central importance. The courtyard of the 100-year-old factory is now an urban garden that gives access to the lofts, offices and gardens, and has a Gargantua table placed in the center patio. The table has already witnessed several neighborhood barbecues, summer evenings and Sunday picnics.

Natural wood

The Hopper table feels very at home on this outdoor balcony - just look how the wood of the tabletop and the deck merge together neatly. 

Shared outdoor courtyard of the former sugar factory with trees, plants, and seating areas connecting loft apartments and offices.
Urban courtyard garden inside a converted factory complex with a round Gargantua picnic table placed in the central patio surrounded by greenery.
Historic brick sugar factory building converted into modern housing and workspaces, with balconies overlooking a landscaped courtyard garden with the Gargantua table.

Verdickt & Verdickkt architects

Featured products

Gargantua

Gargantua

Hopper wood

Hopper picnic table with wooden tabletop and benches