Etterbeek City Hall | BAEB + Bureau Jaspers & Eyers Architects
The project’s primary objective was to redefine the identity of the Etterbeek administration by consolidating various functions into a single building, including the city administration, a public social action center, and a local police station. The distinctive design was crafted to enhance communication and connectivity between existing neighborhoods. The organic shapes gracefully meander around public spaces, forming plazas, pathways, and courtyards that contribute to a more integrated and harmonious urban environment.
© Georges De Kinder
Etterbeek City Hall’s Design Concept
One of the primary technical challenges we faced revolved around the structural design of the cantilevered reception hall situated on the north wing. In order to minimize the presence of columns on the ground floor and within the Etterbeek City Hall, an intricate steel truss system was employed to suspend this wing. Additionally, addressing the facing system presented its own set of obstacles. The substantial weight of the concrete sunshades necessitated a specialized load-bearing steel curtain wall carefully engineered to support the considerable load imposed by the sunshades. Overcoming these challenges required a meticulous and innovative approach to ensure the Etterbeek City Hall’s structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. © Georges De Kinder
The structural composition of the Etterbeek City Hall involves a combination of prefabricated and in-situ concrete, complemented by st...
_MFUENTENOTICIAS
arch2o
_MURLDELAFUENTE
http://www.arch2o.com/category/architecture/
-------------------------------- |
ESPONJAMIENTO DEL MATERIAL |
|
Urban Elegance: Montreal’s Finest Contemporary Apartment Design
17-05-2024 08:34 - (
Architecture )
Townhouse: Modernized Italian Townhouse by Angelo Luigi Tartaglia
17-05-2024 08:34 - (
Architecture )