Belgian firm  Atelier Vens Vanbelle  has created a stunning guest home for a client who works in the film industry. Located in the Uitbergen region of East Flanders, the Alex Guesthouse boasts an eye-catching design comprised of a unique curved volume made out of  prefabricated timber  and clad in corten steel.

Tucked into a wooded area of a private yard, the guesthouse sits on a slightly-raised hill, overlooking the main home on one side and a dense forest on the other. The property belongs to an executive in the film industry who tasked the Belgian architects to create a unique space to accommodate international guests. Comprised of a main cabin-like area with living space and one bedroom, the  compact structure  also houses a bar and cinema for entertaining.

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Prefabricating the materials off-site  enabled the architects to reduce the project’s construction time and costs, as well as reduce the home’s impact. Additionally, the natural materials used in its construction not only allow the structure to blend perfectly into its peaceful natural surroundings, but also reduced the project’s overall environmental footprint.

Inside the whimsical guest home, visitors will find a bright and airy space, with minimal furnishings. With walls lined in varying exposed layers of LVL wood,  the interior has a modern cabin-like aesthetic. The fun space is flooded with  natural light  thanks to a massive circular window.

On the ground floor, the main living area, along with a combo kitchen and dining room make up the central living space, with the large bedroom off to the side. The guest home also has a basement space below and a watchtower above. The basement is set up with a quaint entertainment space, complete with a bar and film-viewing room with ample seating. Working upwards through the home, a  spiral staircase  wraps upwards to the watchtower that leads out to an open-air outdoor space to take in the views.

Photography by Tim Van de Velde

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The whimsical design was prefabricated off-site.

Located in Uitbergen region of East Flanders, the Alex Guesthouse by Atelier Vens Vanbelle boasts an eye-catching design made out of prefabricated timber and clad in corten steel.

The unique design sits on property owned by an executive in the cinema business.

The small guesthouse is clad in corten steel.

A round watchtower lets guests take in the open-air views.

The interior of the guest house is bright and airy.

The walls are lined in LVL wood panels.

The interior is naturally lit by a massive round window.

A spiral staircase leads up to the watchtower.

Guests can take in the views from the small terrance.

The guest home sits tucked into woodland just steps away from the main house.

A large curvaceous window lines the watchtower to give 360 degree views.

The owner of the home tasked the architects with building a fun guest house for international visitors.

The basement of the home has a small bar and film-viewing room.

The drafts illustrate the layout of the Alex Guesthouse.

The plans outline a curved structure.

Further plans show off the watchtower.

The Alex Guesthouse by Atelier Vens Vanbelle.