At home with Vincent Van Duysen

We talk to the renowned Belgian architect about why details matter, how style affects experience and what he reflected on during lockdown.

One of the most recognised and celebrated Belgian architects of his time, Vincent Van Duysen has established a name for himself through designing dynamic spaces that present volume, depth, comfort and inspiration. Emphasising his comfort with sticking to the basis of design when it comes to light, shape and materials, which must work collectively within that space, we caught up with the Belgian mastermind on the details he values in a home, how style and aesthetic contribute to wider sensations within a space, and how lockdown has allowed him to reflect on a personal and professional level. 

Where is home for you?

Home for me is Antwerp, Belgium and Melides, Portugal. Home is where I can take shelter, where I feel safe and complete, where I disconnect from the outer world. It is where I enjoy my things, my art, my objects but most of all my partner and my three lovely dogs.

What does your daily routine look like?

It’s always different and depends on where I am at. I always try to start the day with a good breakfast. Then I check emails or make calls or confer with my team in the office. I meditate. I also try to always make time for physical activity. After I come back home from the office, I relax a bit and enjoy dinner with my partner and then I work a bit more and go to sleep.

What’s the style of your home interiors?

It needs to be pure and integral; it needs to put the individual at the centre of functionality and comfort. I like textures, different materials, light, and art. Nature has to flirt with my interiors.