PARK
MOUNTAIN
BRUSSELS
BELGIUM, 2013
OFFICE
PR–476
The new building adopts a restrained, understated design: it is positioned as a negative space between the two identical metal cubes that were built on the site in the 1970s.
GALLERY
007
PROGRAM
Renovation and conversion of two single-use commercial buildings into a unified office complex, featuring a mixed-use program that includes a fine-dining restaurant, a daycare center, an artist collective, and a shared space for cultural activities and events.
DETAIL
Situation
Rue Montagne-du-Parc, Brussels, Belgium
Year
2013
Status
International competition
Site area
11 250 m²
Built-up area
53 000 m²
Gross floor area
290 000 m³
Project management
BNP Paribas Fortis, Brussels
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault, architect, urbanist
Associate architect
DDS+
Urbanist
ACP Group
Design offices
Jean-Paul Lamoureux, Tractebel
Interior architect and designer
Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
DESCRIPTION
This creates a physical and functional connection between the volumes without compromising the original architectural quality. The recessed base opens up the public space within this new unified complex.
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En son cœur, un jardin en creux agit comme un puits de lumière, irriguant naturellement tous les niveaux. Cet enracinement architectural renforce la présence du nouvel établissement dans le prestigieux quartier royal de Bruxelles, instaurant un dialogue respectueux du patrimoine environnant.
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