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The Herman Teirlinck Building in Brussels
Belgian Tour & Taxis Site Redevelopment Project ? design by Neutelings Riedijk Architects
25 Sep 2017
The Herman Teirlinck Building in Brussels
Design: Neutelings Riedijk Architects
Location: Havenlaan, Brussels, Belgium
The Herman Teirlinck Building

Tour & Taxis: A New Green City District in the Centre of Brussels

The Herman Teirlinck building is located on the Havenlaan in Brussels, on the Tour & Taxis site. This historical site is characterised by monumental industrial buildings from the beginning of the last century, giving the new city district a characteristic appearance.
The Tour & Taxis site is one of the last large-scale development sites in the heart of Brussels and has been designated as one of the leverage areas within the metropolitan development vision. This ambitious urban project will grow into a new high-quality 30-acre urban area in the centre of Brussels. A nine-acre public park that connects Emile Bockstaellaan with the canal area forms the heart of the neighbourhood.
Opposite the Herman Teirlinck building is the Royal Warehouse, which has been redeveloped as a successful multifunctional building. Other historic buildings, such as the Sheds, the Hôtel de la Poste and the Hôtel des Douanes have also been redeveloped. The Gare Maritime, the gigantic historic freight station, is currently being renovat...