The ?Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Langemark?, situated in Langemark,  is a cemetery for soldiers. The lateral format of the site is the fundament op the landscape and the architectural concept. Original is the lateral format based on the line of defence (Hindenburglinie Langemark-Geluveld) parallel with the width of the cemetery. The line is visualised with concrete block along the three bomb shelters aligned to the north.

© Luc Dewaele

Architects: Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects

Location: Langemark, 8920 Langemark-Poelkapelle, Belgium

Architects In Charge: Benny Govaert, Damiaan Vanhoutte

Area: 84.0 m2

Project Year: 2007

Photographs: Luc Dewaele, Martine Neirynck
© Luc Dewaele

From the architect. The ?Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Langemark?, situated in Langemark,  is a cemetery for soldiers. The lateral format of the site is the fundament op the landscape and the architectural concept. Original is the lateral format based on the line of defence (Hindenburglinie Langemark-Geluveld) parallel with the width of the cemetery. The line is visualised with concrete block along the three bomb shelters aligned to the north.

© Luc Dewaele

The further process of Langemark is based on the architectural walk through the cemetery. The accent of the circuit is put on the sequential approach of the reception faciliti...