Godshuis de Lichtervelde

Name: Karakters
Price range: $

Exterior photo Godshuis de Lichtervelde Eke

Godshuis de Lichtervelde in Eke has already lived many lives: as a convent, boarding school, refuge for soldiers, and later a residential care facility. Today, the building still temporarily serves as a shelter for refugees. But its future is now secured: this 19th-century neo-Gothic property is set to take on a new role with a clear social purpose.

Location: De Lichterveldestraat 1, 9810 Nazareth-De Pinte
Surface area project: Ca. 2,889 m²

Partner with us

In 2023, when the Foundation Kindsheid Jesu, the municipality of Nazareth, and Veneco sought a partner with a compelling and viable concept, Triginta stood out. Through the granting of a long-term leasehold, the collaboration was formalised at the end of 2024. Not built on lofty promises, but on a well-thought-out concept that combines social impact with respect for heritage and a sustainable integration into the local community.

The ground floor will house a municipal nursery with two living groups and Zonnehoeve|Living+ offering 10 supported-living studios and 2 daytime studios for people with care needs. The upper floors will be transformed into contemporary office spaces, while the chapel will serve as a multifunctional space for office users. The listed front garden will be reconfigured in a heritage-conscious manner.

This development fits seamlessly into its surroundings: along with the new De Lichtervelde residential care centre, the nearby primary school, and assisted-living units, this will become a place where care, education, and living converge. Triginta is collaborating with a strong design team: Callebaut Architecten for the restoration, Zoom Architecten for the architecture, and Erik Dewaele for the landscape design.