Sciensano, Maison Thomas

Maison Thomas needed to accommodate very different functions under one roof. The ground and first floors provide a comfortable home for the site concierge and family, while the upper floors address Sciensano’s need for additional meeting and event spaces. A welcoming visitor area completes the programme. BB Design approached each function individually while creating a consistent atmosphere throughout the house, using terracotta, reddish and sand tones to introduce warmth beyond Sciensano’s familiar green identity.

The transformation went far beyond furniture and finishes. BB Design managed the complete design-and-build process, including space planning, lighting design, a new kitchen, electrical and plumbing renewal, project management and fire-safety compliance. Bringing these disciplines together required careful technical coordination, particularly within an existing building and the constraints of a public tender. The entire project was successfully delivered within the original budget.

The strongest measure of a successful space is often how people choose to use it. Since completion, Maison Thomas has become a sought-after meeting destination within Sciensano. Staff regularly suggest holding meetings there — a simple but telling sign that the transformation has created more than additional capacity. It has created a place where people genuinely enjoy coming together.