文化和居住综合体Kanaal，是Axel Vervoordt生命中的一个重要里程碑，它代表了他在20世纪60年代末在Antwerp的Vlaeykensgang建造并修复一栋16世纪建筑，以及重建1984年s-Gravenwezel城堡的理念。

The Cultural and residential complex Kanaal, an important milestone in Axel Vervoordt's life, represents his construction and restoration of a 16th century building in Vlaeykensgang in Antwerp in the late 1960s, And the idea of recreating the 1984 S-Gravenwezel castle.

在这两种情况下，Vervoordt保留了每个地方的特点和灵魂。这种新方法立即获得了所有人的认可，并将Axel Vervoordt提升到“艺术鉴赏家”的类别。

In both cases, Vervoordt retains the character and soul of each place. The new approach was instantly accepted by everyone and elevated Axel Vervoordt into the category of "art connoisseur".

1998年，Vervoordt收购了Kanaal，这是19世纪下半叶在Albert Canal岸边建造的一座大型砖砂浆工业综合体。一开始，它被用作仓库，但逐渐地，Vervoordt对它进行了不同的空间布局，直到它成为今天的样子：文化和住宅综合体，包括展览空间、多功能礼堂和重要艺术家的永久装置，以及Vervoordt公司的总部办公室、陈列室和工作室。

In 1998, Vervoordt acquired Kanaal, a large brick and mortar industrial complex built in the second half of the 19th century on the banks of Albert Canal. At first it was used as a warehouse, but gradually Vervoordt arranged it differently until it became what it is today: a cultural and residential complex with exhibition Spaces, a multipurpose auditorium and permanent installations for important artists, as well as headquarters offices, showrooms and studios for the Vervoordt company.

在过去的十年中，工业建筑已经被修复和转换为现代用途，同时增加了一些新的建筑。该项目包括98套公寓、30间办公室和配套设施，如健身房和日本餐厅“K”。该基地作为Vervoordt公司的总部办公室、陈列室和车间，赋予Kanaal一个动态和迷人的村庄氛围。

Over the past decade, industrial buildings have been restored and converted to modern use, while a number of new buildings have been added. The project includes 98 apartments, 30 offices and amenities such as a gym and Japanese restaurant "K. The site serves as Vervoordt's headquarters offices, showrooms and workshops, giving Kanaal a dynamic and charming village atmosphere.

Interiors:AxelVervoordt

Photos:AlexLesage

Words:小鹿