Christine Conix facts for kids

Christine Conix (born 1955) is a famous Belgian architect. Her building designs are known for being creative and new. She started her own company, Conix Architects, in 1979 in Antwerp, Belgium.

Her company grew a lot over the years. By 2014, Conix Architects had offices in several cities. These included Brussels, Warsaw, Rotterdam, and Terneuzen. The main office is still in Antwerp.

Christine Conix believes that architects should use their gut feelings when designing. She also thinks that buildings should be sustainable. This means they should be good for the environment. She sees no big differences between men and women in architecture today. She studied architecture at a special institute in Antwerp.

Cool Projects by Conix Architects

Conix Architects has worked on many exciting projects around the world.

The Atomium Renovation

One of their most famous projects is the Atomium in Belgium. The Atomium is a huge, unique building. It looks like nine giant spheres connected by tubes. It was first built for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels. Conix Architects helped to renovate and expand this iconic structure.

Transforming Nador

In 2013, Conix Architects won a big project in Morocco. They were chosen to redesign a city called Nador. The goal was to turn Nador into a major center for business and tourism. This project involves building many important things. These include new houses, schools, and hospitals.

World Expo Pavilion

Conix Architects also designed the Belgian pavilion. This was for the World Expo in Shanghai, China. World Expos are big events where countries show off their culture and innovations.

University Design

Her firm also won a competition for architectural work. This was for the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. They beat 28 other companies to get this job.

Other Notable Works

Conix Architects has completed many other interesting projects. Here are a few:

• Sterckshof silver museum: They renovated this museum in Deurne, Belgium. They also designed its new interior (2007–2015).
• Glass House: They turned an old office building into new homes in Antwerp (2009–2011).
• Ocean's Four Apartments: A residential building project in Gdańsk, Poland (2008–2011).
• London Tower: A mixed-use building project in Antwerp (2006–2010).
• W16: Renovation and extension of an office building in Brussels (2005–2009).
• Mercelis: A new library and homes in Elsene (2005-2009).
• Umicore industrial site: Master planning and construction of offices and industrial buildings in Hoboken (2005–2009).
• Wool Weaver's chapel: They changed an old chapel into a store in Ghent (2007).
• Bank J. Van Breda & Co.: Renovation of an old goods station into a new head office in Antwerp (2003–2007).
• Hoopnatie: A mixed-use development in Antwerp (1999–2006). This building was even used as a film location!
• Ferranesi: They renovated an old farm in Italy into a guesthouse (2001-2003).
• Private houses: They designed new private homes in Antwerp, including one in the historic Cogels Osylei area (1990–1992) and another in Wilrijk (1989).

See also

In Spanish: Christine Conix para niños