Christine Conix facts for kids

Christine Conix is a famous Belgian architect born in 1955. She is known for her creative and innovative building designs. In 1979, she started her own company, Conix Architects, in Wilrijk, a city near Antwerp.

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 remained in Antwerp.

Conix Architects has worked on many exciting projects. They helped redesign the famous Atomium building in Brussels. This building was first made for the 1958 World's Fair. Her firm also designed the Belgian building for the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010.

In 2013, her company won a big project in Morocco. They were chosen to help rebuild the city of Nador. The goal was to make Nador a major center for business and tourism. This project included building new homes, schools, and hospitals. Christine Conix believes that architects should use their intuition. She also thinks that buildings should be sustainable. She studied architecture at the Hoger Instituut voor Architectuurwetenschappen Henry van de Velde in Antwerp.

Amazing Architectural Projects

Christine Conix and her team have completed many notable projects. These projects show her firm's skill and creativity.

Renovating Famous Landmarks

• Atomium Renovation: From 2004 to 2007, Conix Architects worked on the Atomium in Brussels. They renovated this iconic structure and added a new pavilion.
• Sterckshof Silver Museum: Between 2007 and 2015, they renovated the Sterckshof silver museum in Deurne. They also designed its new interior.

Designing for Education and Living

• European School Extension: From 2006 onwards, her firm worked on renovating and extending the 4th European School in Brussels.
• Glass House Transformation: In Antwerp, from 2009 to 2011, they transformed a modernist office building. It became a residential complex called the Glass House.
• Ocean's Four Apartments: In Gdańsk, Poland, they designed the Ocean's Four Apartments. This project was completed between 2008 and 2011.

Creating Modern Spaces

• Belgian EU Pavilion: For the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, Conix Architects designed the Belgian EU pavilion. This was built from 2008 to 2010.
• London Tower: They developed the mixed-use London Tower in Antwerp. This project was finished in 2010.
• W16 Office Building: In Brussels, from 2005 to 2009, they renovated and extended an office building for BKCP.
• Mercelis Library and Homes: They created a new library and residential area called Mercelis in Elsene. This project was completed in 2009.

Industrial and Commercial Designs

• Umicore Industrial Site: From 2005 to 2009, they planned and built several offices and industrial buildings for Umicore in Hoboken.
• McGregor Flagship Store: In 2007, they converted an old Wool Weaver's chapel in Ghent. It became a flagship store for McGregor Women.
• Bank J. Van Breda & Co. Headquarters: They renovated a goods station and built a new head office for Bank J. Van Breda & Co. in Antwerp. This was completed in 2007.

Unique Projects

• Hoopnatie Mixed Development: In Antwerp, from 1999 to 2006, they worked on the Hoopnatie mixed development. This location was even used for the film Loft.
• Tuscan Guesthouse: From 2001 to 2003, they renovated an old Tuscan farm in Italy. It was turned into a guesthouse called Ferranesi.
• Private Homes: Conix Architects also designed new private houses. One was in the historic Cogels Osylei in Antwerp (1990–1992). Another was in Wilrijk, Antwerp (1989).

See also

In Spanish: Christine Conix para niños