Reg.Nr. 89-B/03

Old Fire Station, Brussels

Restoration of a 19th century fire station and conversion into flats, shops and office spaces. All the former constructions were conserved excepting the gymnastic building in the rue des Renards. Renovation of the facades. Adaptation and refurbishment to provide, office, ...
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Project details

Title:Old Fire Station, Brussels
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Diploma
Country: Belgium
Town: Brussels
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Special building
Former use:Fire station
Actual use:Apartments, shops, office space
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: H.Gilson, E. C. Henry
The Jury's citation: "Pour la belle modernisation d'une caserne de pompiers du XIXème siecle, permettant Ia creation d'appartements et de commerces".
GPS:50°50'12.4"N 4°20'47.2E

Description:
Restoration of a 19th century fire station and conversion into flats, shops and office spaces. All the former constructions were conserved excepting the gymnastic building in the rue des Renards. Renovation of the facades. Adaptation and refurbishment to provide, office, apartments and 13.650-m2 commercial gallery on the ground floor. New pavement in the courtyard