2.10. Public Buildings
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BOURSE, Brussels – Belgium
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Mister Emma has conducted an investigation into the history of the Bourse: what is the origin of this iconic building in the heart of Brussels and what were the stages in its majestic renovation? Mister Emma provides the answers, thanks to interviews with Philippe Close, Mayor of the City of Brussels, and architects Nicolas Bouquelle…
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GRANDE HALLE, Brussels – Belgium
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Located in the heart of the Heyvaert district of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, well known for the car trade to Africa, this flagship project of the « Petite Senne » sustainable neighbourhood contract is built on the site of a former industrial hall built in 1910 on the Quai de l’Industrie. The site, which extends into the interior of the…
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PARC PIERRE PAULUS, Brussels – Belgium
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The Parc Pierre Paulus was originally two independent gardens, one belonging to the Pelgrims house and the other to a convent. The English garden of the Pelgrims house had a theatrical organisation, a sort of décor composed of false rockeries, fountains and water features. Then the convent garden was dramatically opened up by the construction…
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GARDENER’S PAVILION, Brussels – Belgium
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Behind the gardeners’ pavilion there was a plan – now abandoned – to unite the two parts of the Botanical Gardens. Behind the gardeners’ pavilion was the idea of coupling its construction with the renovation of the Victoria Regina square. These two projects were dissociated, but the building designed by ÁRTER Architects kept its shape,…
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Suzan Daniel Bridge, Brussels – Belgium
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Quick and easy access from Brussels North Station and Tour & Taxis site is now a reality thanks to the Suzan Daniel bridge.It links the Avenue du Port and the Willebroek quay and is reserved for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.The bridge will be of the BOW STRING type and will have two separate traffic…
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ANNIE AND THE GIRLS
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This 26-minute short film tells the story of the renaming of the Leopold II tunnel to Annie Cordy and talks about the artistic work of Charlotte Beaudry who imagined a piece of work to animate the 5 km of tunnel, a piece of work that honours the women of Brussels today and tomorrow. Women take…
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DE LENTLOPER, Nijmegen – The Netherlands
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Filmmaker Martijn Schinkel portrays « De Lentloper » a small modern bridge in Nijmegen (NL). This poetic, experimental short shows how a new bridge, his habitants, surroundings, and users become one for probably centuries to come. Commissioned by Laurent Ney & Chris Poulissen N&P Bridging. 00
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GRANDE HALLE, Brussels – Belgium
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Project name: Grande HalleAddress: 87 rue Heyvaert. 1080 BrusselsAssignation/Destination: public space / Nursery Name of client: Commune de Molenbeek-Saint-JeanName of architect: L’ Escaut ArchitecturesName of building engineer: MK Engineering Technical sheet of this architecture video clipJournalist : Emma C. DessourouxCameraman : Mister Emma Editing : Cristina DiasDirection : Emma C. DessourouxProduction : Les Délires Productions…
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CHIREC Delta General Hospital, Brussels – Belgium
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Located in the Auderghem Delta zone in Brussels, the project presents a classical and balanced architectural composition: a base in cylindrical form containing mainly the reception and consultation functions, the central body with a maximum of 24 accommodation units of standardised size structured on 3 levels, and finally, the roof volume which contains the technical…
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RED CROSS CARE HOTEL, Zuienkerke – Belgium
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The Red Cross-Flanders hotel in Zuienkerke provides people, who due to illness, age, social circumstances or special needs are unable to go on holiday, with the opportunity to unwind, with or without their caretakers. The Polderwind domain is located by a large lake in the rugged landscape of the West Flemish Polders. The circular volume…