A coworking space connected with history and designed for the future

Formerly a meeting point for sailors arriving at Antwerp's bustling port, the Maritiem Huis has been reborn as Clockwise Antwerp: a contemporary coworking space that blends heritage with modern design. The Yugening studio approached the transformation with quiet precision, stripping the structure down to its concrete core before redefining it through light, texture, and material honesty. The new façade, crafted in Dekton Ceppo and Dekton Edora, establishes a balanced dialogue between the building's industrial origins and its new role as a refined workspace.

Inside, Clockwise offers flexible offices, meeting rooms, and shared areas filled with natural light, warm tones, and tactile finishes: a serene counterpoint to the robust exterior. The two rooftop terraces and café encourage collaboration and a sense of community, extending the spirit of openness that defines the project.

Designed by YUGENING and installed by Apers & Partners using Innotec adhesive solutions, the building spans 1,900 square metres and stands as a statement of durability and precision. The resilience, weather resistance, and timeless finish of Dekton ensure that the Maritiem Huis ages gracefully: a lasting landmark that connects Antwerp's maritime past with its creative future.

Additionally, Dekton is a Carbon Neutral product, which contributes to enhancing the building. This is complemented by its 25-year warranty for façade applications, making Dekton an optimal surface for this use.

In the case of this ventilated façade, the panels were fixed using a chemical adhesive system with clip support at the bottom of the pieces, allowing for large-format cuts that adapt to the building's geometry and the returns of glazed areas.