Introducing Ark38, the ultramodern showroom of bathroom and kitchen specialist Sterck NV, located in Aalst, Belgium.
Redesigned in 2022 by Objekt Architecten, Ark38 was originally a weaving mill and later a plastic factory under the wings of Tupperware. The property was restored to its full glory, preserving its industrial character and adding value to the entire site and the city.

About Ark38
Aalst: An Industrial Epicentre Restored to its Former Glory
From a historical point of view, Aalst is an important industrial city situated on the Dender. The 18th century saw the city become the epicentre of a flourishing textile sector. A remnant of this golden age is the Pierre Corneliskaai, which was once a weaving mill but was later transformed into a plastic factory by Tupperware and is now an ultramodern showroom of bathroom and kitchen specialist Sterck NV. Ark38 Preserves the Industrial Character
When renovating this historically valuable building, it was important to preserve its industrial character. The property features a typical brick architecture consisting of 3 symmetrical aisles, with the front facade distinguished by beautiful nuanced brick ornaments. Although the warehouse was not included on the list of protected buildings, these valuable elevations, together with the distinctive gabarit (measurement of 24.8 m x 13.7 m), were retained in the design. The exterior of the building was restored to its full glory using a special cleaning process in o...