Genck Artificiel investigates how individualization affects the architecture and spatial structure of working-class neighborhoods. The garden cities of Genk once stood for collectivity and harmony, regulated by strict regulations. However, this architectural unity has increasingly been disrupted by personal interventions — from satellite dishes to exuberant gardens. Despite the rules intended to preserve unity, the images show how residents allow their identity to shine through in the collective space. Genck Artificiel explores this tension: how does individualization reinforce or undermine a neighborhood’s identity? This creates a dialogue between past and present, between collective order and personal expression.

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‘5+5’ - Z33 Hasselt, Belgium

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