Projects
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PLUME, Brussels-Belgium
The Marolles is an area in the heart of Brussels which, historically, has been the focus for various social housing projects. The Plume project – developed by the B612associates practice, consists of two passive buildings of 8 housing units in total, a few steps away from the Place du Jeu de Balle. with the support…
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TANNEUR – LAVOIR, Brussels-Belgium
The Querelle housing is located in the Marolles district of Brussels. No fewer than three competitions were organised by the SLRB and the Foyer Bruxellois to renovate the 1950s and 1970s buildings. We meet the architects from DEWIL architects. with the support of SLRB-BGHM / Brussels Region Social Housing Agency Project name : Tanneur Lavoir…
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CITE MODERNE, Brussels-Belgium
The Cité Moderne of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (Brussels) was constructed between 1922 and 1925 by the architect Victor Bourgeois. Two plots of land remained unbuilt. When the SLRB-BGHM asked the B2Ai architectural practice to think about new buildings, the question was about what kind of architectural statement should be made, faced with this architectural gem which made…
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CRAPS 2, Brussels-Belgium
Bon Air Garden City was constructed in the 1920s. It consists of a series of workers’ houses as well as a high-rise block of flats from the 1970s. This has now been given a facelift thanks to SLRB, who appointed the Roose Partners Architects office to renovate the façade, and improve the energy performance and…
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CITE MODELE, Brussels-Belgium
In 1954 Brussels was endowed with a model city (Cité Modèle) designed by the architect Renaat Braem. Today this city is the focus of a renovation and construction project led by a group of architects: B2Ai (Brussels), a33 (Leuven), and Maenhout/Van den Bergh (Brussels), on behalf of the Laeken Housing Association and the SLRB. with…
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HOMBORCH, Brussels-Belgium
In 1928, the architect Fernand Bodson created a complex of 120 housing units for the Uccle Cooperative Housing Construction Association. As the buildings no longer conformed to contemporary standards of habitability, the SLRB decided to launch two competitions, one for the renovation of 12 individual houses and one for the envelope renovation of three collective…
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RODENBACH-MARCONI, Brussels – Belgium
Major renovation of an exceptional heritage complex constructed between 1901 and 1903, managed by the architecture offices of AA4 and P & P Architects on behalf of the SLRB-BGHM. This is a complex project which has enabled housing units to be brought up to standard and varied their types whilst taking into account the specificities…
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SHEDS, Brussels – Belgium
It was either by chance, or a great opportunity, that transformed the life of the sheds building on the Tour and Taxis site. When the BRAFA arrived to set up its operations, Extensa realised that there was a market for the organisation of exhibitions and fairs in this old 15,000m2 goods warehouse. Project name: Sheds…
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HERMAN TEIRLINCK, Brussels – Belgium
The Herman Teirlinck building houses the Flemish Region Administration. Following construction of the Brussels Environment building, it is the second commercial development, s site in Brussels. Designed by the Neutelings Riedijk Architects firm, it displays a contemporary version of the Royal Warehouse. Project name: Herman Teirlinck Address: Tour et Taxis. 1000 Bruxelles Assignation/Destination: offices Name…
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GARE MARITIME, Brussels – Belgium (1/2)
The Gare Maritime was one of the largest railway stations in Europe. As part of the development of the Tour & Taxis site, Extensa hired Neutelings Riedijk Architects to design and regenerate the building as a covered town. This vidéo is in 2 parts: watch de second part HERE Project name: Gare Maritime Address: Tour…