Belgian architect, Marc Merckx, designed a timeless dwelling located in Herentals, Belgium, the CB Residence. The residence features a wonderful combination of materials, including a geometric grey brick façade with concrete, large black steel window frames, and gorgeous oak flooring throughout. The large windows allow the natural light to enter the white interior space, resulting in a very soothing aesthetic.
As you venture through the spacious and serene living area featuring a simplistic concrete fireplace, you arrive at the kitchen, where there’s a striking black and white contrast that works superbly. The pared-down interiors by Marc Merckx are evidence of his constant search for the perfect balance between proportions, materials, and space.  His style may vary from a warm minimal to a simple classical, but his approach is fundamentally the same. Before establishing his own practice in Antwerp, Marc worked for 15 years as a design director and product designer for architect Vincent Van Duysen, managing his residential and commercial projects in Belgium and abroad as well as designing furniture and objects for well-established international brands.