2.10.7. Public Infrastructure
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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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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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IXELLES-EMPLOI, Brussels – Belgium
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The municipality of Ixelles (Brussels, Belgium) has launched a design and build competition for the construction of a House of Employment (Maison de l’Emploi) on its property. The project was awarded to the A2m Office, who submitted an innovative proposal for making the programme work on the ground. The passive and BATEX building uses, for…