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 |
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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
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