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TOURNAY-SOLVAY, Brussels – Belgium
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The Tournai-Solvay Castle, located in the heart of the park of the same name, is a site rich in history. Considered one of the most beautiful parks in Brussels, this estate houses a building that was ravaged by fire in 1982, leaving it in ruins for over thirty years. Owned by the Brussels-Capital Region, the…
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KASTEEL, Brussels – Belgium
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With precise and demanding requirements, the hé! architectuur firm successfully took on the challenge of transforming this townhouse in Ganshoren. By removing the existing annexes, the architects opted for a more compact home while integrating a timber-frame extension. This structure, left exposed, demonstrates a simple and easily understandable construction principle. The renovation also opened the…
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EGIED, Brussels – Belgium
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The Egied van Broeckhoven school project in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, part of the Flemish government’s DBFM program, aims to build around forty schools through public-private partnerships. Located in the former Vandenheuvel brewery buildings, this school seeks to become a unifying space connecting the educational environment, the neighborhood, and the broader community. This project combines innovation with heritage…
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RECYPARK, Brussels – Belgium
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The rise of container parks in Brussels reflects a growing ideological shift among citizens toward recycling and sustainability. Recyparks play a key role in the circular economy by transforming waste into resources and fostering a more positive perception of waste management. Integrating these parks into the urban fabric, rather than relegating them to the outskirts,…
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PLACE DU CHÂTELAIN, Brussels – Belgium
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Châtelain Square will be a benchmark in the transformation of public space in Ixelles. The evolution of the mobility is a driver to sustain the affordance of this public space. Our proposition holds a dual challenge: permitting the locations’ re-appropriation by local users, while sustaining active pursuits and daily functions, and giving living things back…
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WOOD HUB, Brussels – Belgium
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Après la démolition de trois immeubles tertiaires obsolètes, deux nouveaux bâtiments résidentiels ont été reconstruits sur les anciens sous-sols, tandis qu’un immeuble de bureaux moderne a été implanté le long de l’avenue Edmond Van Nieuwenhuyse, à proximité immédiate de la station de métro Demey. Ce site stratégique de 1,5 hectare, situé à une entrée majeure…
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OM MUSICAL COMPLEX, Seraing – Belgium
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The OM, designed in 1948 by Liège-based architect G. Dedoyard, is an iconic building in Seraing, combining social services and cultural facilities. Its renovation into a music and cultural complex was a major challenge, requiring strict respect for the original architecture, deemed representative of its era. The project modernized technical equipment and circulation systems to…
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PORTRAIT : Tim Fu
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Artificial intelligence is conquering the world, and Canadian architect Tim Fu knows it. From his home in London, he has set up Studio Tim Fu Ltd and is developing projects using artificial intelligence tools. Opportunity or danger, Tim Fu talks to you about his experience and his vision for the future of architecture. This interview…
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PORTRAIT : Shigeru Ban
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Shigeru Ban is certainly the first Pritzker Prize winner not to be a star architect. He works on normal commission work as well in disaster architecture. He likes to test all materials, he likes to look for their limits and believes that any material can be used in construction as long as safety is guaranteed.…
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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…