Delving into the Residential Sanctuary of Architect Glenn Sestig: A Peek into his Private Domain (Episode Three)
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Glenn Sestig, the renowned Belgian architect, invites us into his visually brutalistic home, a space that serves as both his sanctuary and a wellspring of inspiration for future projects.
Sestig's residence, originally designed in the 1970s by Ivan Van Mossevelde for an art collector, caught his eye during a walk 25 years ago and was acquired by him in 2017. The home, made of concrete and boasting a minimalistic plan, points to a significant example of modernist design characteristic of that era.
Sestig's work shows glimmers of his signature style, which is functional and tactile, taking cues from architects like Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Carlo Scarpa. This is evident in the preservation of the building's shell during the restoration process, as well as in the seating collection that includes an Oscar Niemeyer 'Marquesa' bench, a Zaha Hadid 'Moraine' sofa, and the 'Cornaro' sofa from the 'Ultrarazionale' series designed by Carlo Scarpa.
The home also houses various sculptures and sculptural forms, such as a ceramic by Guy Bareff, a structure from Pierre Caille, and stone-hewn Italian street furniture from an unknown designer. One remaining piece from the home's original owner is a wall mural by Sol LeWitt.
Sestig's passion for architecture started as a child, when his parents would comment on homes they passed in the car. By the age of 13, he had already designed rooms for his parents and grandparents. His breakthrough came with the design of the Soap hair salon in Antwerp, and he founded his practice, Glenn Sestig Architects, the following year (1999).
Sestig's architecture is not minimalist per se, but monumental, symmetrical, and sophisticated. His home is no exception, with light fixtures from the "Tennessee" collection that he designed for Ozone, a vast metal candelabra from Aether/Mass, and a chair for the Ostend Post Office designed by architect Gaston Eysselinck.
Sestig chooses his objects based on a feeling rather than criteria, emphasizing well-crafted items that resonate with him. This is evident in the portrait of Robert Mapplethorpe shot by Patrick Robyn that hangs on the wall in his home, as well as his passion for fashion, working with designers such as Raf Simons, Pieter Mulier, and Olivier Theyskens.
The crew involved in the production of this article includes Bas Van Hoof (DOP), Mathew Lau (focus puller), Laurens Desmet (sound engineer), Giulia Bassanese (edit assistant), Ellie Stathaki (architecture & environment director), Sebastian Jordahn (head of video), Charlotte Gunn (director of digital content), and Bill Prince (editor-in-chief).
In this home, Sestig's architecture and his personal collection of art and design pieces come together to create a space that is both a reflection of his style and a source of inspiration for his future projects.
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