AD HOC BAROQUE The re-discovery of Marcel Raymaekers, pioneer-de-luxe of Belgian recycling architecture.

This article discusses the work of Marcel Raymaekers, a Belgian artist-architect known for his unique approach to recycling architectural materials. Raymaekers, who is 91 years old and still working, has built over 100 buildings in Belgium, mostly single-family homes. His designs are characterized by their eclectic and unconventional aesthetics, combining elements from different architectural styles and incorporating salvaged materials. The article highlights Raymaekers' use of recycled materials, such as old attic staircases and cockpit canopies from decommissioned fighter jets, to create innovative and visually striking structures. The book "Ad Hoc Baroque: Marcel Raymaekers' Salvage Architecture in Postwar Belgium" showcases his work and serves as a testament to the creative possibilities of recycling in architecture. [Extracted from the article]