Atelier Kerkwerve is a compact, demountable workspace on the edge of the Oosterschelde National Park in Zeeland.

The space is inspired by the compact weigh houses, small public buildings where merchants were required to weigh their goods. The building, partly dug into the site, has a slanted roof opening towards the landscape on the north side. The generous overhang on the south side shelters the entrance route and provides shade during summer.

The wooden structure is built from reused beams and assembled using only screws and steel connections. Window and door frames are sourced second-hand. The construction process follows an open and adaptive approach, allowing details to evolve in situ when better solutions are found.

Inside, a curtain divides the plan. One half of the space opens up for groups and workshops, while the other, move private area contains a desk workspace, bathroom and compact kitchen. The glass sliding door opens up to the outdoor terrace with an outdoor shower.

The atelier quietly engages with its surroundings. Birds come and go, while wind, salt and rain gradually transform the material surfaces. The result is a building that works with its environment instead of resisting it.