In Belgium, Twin Sisters With Distinct Styles Build Two Vibrant Homes—One Above the Other

Barbara Van de Velde is a bit of a minimalist. Her sister Lien is into bold patterns. They both live with their families in a new waterfront building with some architectural twists.
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The Van de Velde family has always been close, but twins Barbara and Lien have taken it to a new level: The sisters live with their respective families in apartments stacked atop each other in a new building near Ghent’s historic center.

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