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Thon Hotel EU, Brussels

We are proud to be the architects of this magnificent 4 star (430 keys) hotel for which we obtained the building permit in September 2009.  Works started in January 2010.

2010-02-01 09:04:00

Symantec, Brussels

"Instant" fit-out works for Symantec terminated end of January 2010, 10 weeks from inception up to full completion.  Another successful cooperation between HOK and ALTIPLAN°!

2010-01-29 10:04:00

GDF Suez new HQ

A major fit-out project (75.000 m2) was awarded to us by GDF Suez.

2009-12-24 10:04:00

"Bruyn Nord", Brussels

"Bruyn Nord" social housing complex has been awarded to the Franki-Willemen contractors.

2009-12-16 10:04:00

ALTIPLAN° reception at "La Grand Poste", Liège

We celebrated with 200 guests at "La Grand Poste", the re-branding of our Liege office under the single logo of ALTIPLAN°architects

2009-12-10 10:04:00

SLRB Konkel

Construction of SLRB Konkel social housing project (100 units) started on site.

2009-08-05 10:04:00

Official opening of "Martin Pecheur"

Official opening of the residential project "Martin-Pecheur" in Watermael-Boitsfort (Brussels)

2009-04-16 10:04:00

"Le Marquis" complex, Brussels

Completion of the refurbishment works of "Le Marquis" complex (45.000 m2) in Brussels.

2009-04-15 10:04:00

Norwegian Embassy, Brussels

Works ended in December 2008.

2008-12-25 10:04:00

First Stone Laying Ceremony for "Brustar" apartment building in Brussels

Construction of a 105 apartment building for Besix Real Estate.

2008-06-09 14:16:00

Grand Poste, Liege

A large retailer of natural products to be developed at the Grand poste.  In addition, a 125 room 4 star hotel will be built in a brand-new building next to the Grand Poste.

2008-05-13 14:10:00

Espace de Vi(lle) Nouvelle, Liege

Building permit application for the rest home.

2008-03-24 14:10:00

Official opening of a major extension of "Clinique Psychiatrique Fond'Roy", Uccle

A crucial stage in the renovation of the site of the Fond'Roy psychiatric hospital is the new building work to accommodate a large number of patients.  Completion of this wing is freeing up other spaces, allowing for further renovation and constructions.

2007-11-13 14:10:00

ALTIPLAN° moves into its new offices

Redesigning our own offices offers the unique opportunity to demonstrate how to redesign office floors of the 1970ies into highly attractive and contemporary spaces.

2007-09-26 14:10:00

"Marquis" Complex, Brussels

The works have been awarded to the temporary association of contractors CITEB and Interbuild (BAM).

2007-06-11 12:07:00

Tram Museum, Brussels (MTUB)

Renovation works have been awarded to CFE.

2007-06-11 11:07:00

Francorchamps F1 Racetrack

After fast-track construction of the F1 stands, press centre and VIP lounges, the "biggest F1 circuit worldwide" re-opened in May 2007.

2007-05-16 12:07:00

The partners of Altiplan°architects

The partners of Altiplan° architects are happy to announce the merger of  “Atelier d’architecture vH&S” and  “Acte 1 Architecture” (Liège) with ALTIPLAN° architects to become ONE company, effective from 19th April 2007.

2007-04-25 09:04:00

A strong presence

A strong presence of four (out of eight) partners attend MIPIM to launch the merger between vH&S, Acte 1 and ALTIPLAN°.

2007-03-16 09:03:00

Fortis Real Estate confirms

Fortis Real Estate confirms its commitment to complete the development of the Joli-Bois neighborhood with ALTIPLAN°'s team.

2007-03-16 09:03:00

Kinnarps

Kinnarps, the Swedish furniture company, will expand its current facilities with Altiplan°.

2007-03-16 09:03:00

After several years of partnership with ALTIPLAN°

After several years of partnership with Altiplan°, Michel Marijnissen retires from the board.

2007-03-16 09:03:00

Press

D'une association Liégeo-Bruxelloise

Ce 10 décembre 2009, ACTE1 (Liège) et ALTIPLAN° Architects (Bruxelles) ont invité leurs clients et leurs partenaires à la Grand Poste de Liège pour feter ensemble leur collaboration sous une identité commune.

2009-12-16 10:01:00

Péruwelz - Police et CPAS sur un site unique

Police et CPAS emménageront avant fin 2011 dans l'ancienne filature La Herseautoise.  Un projet audacieux, à bien des égards.

2009-05-29 11:01:00

Péruwelz - La Police relogée par le CPAS

2 ans et 5 millions d'euros seront nécessaire pour transformer l'ancienne filature "La Herseautoise" en bureaux digne d'accueillir non seulement  le CPAS de Péruwelz, mais aussi la Police qui partagera le meme toit.

2009-05-29 11:01:00

Une seconde vie pour le Marquis

C'est une renaissance, une seconde vie pour le "Marquis", imposant immeuble (33.000 m2) de bureaux situé à côté de la cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudulle.

2009-05-29 11:01:00

Le dépot Marconi prend corps

Mais quelle tete a-t-il ce projet ?  Eh bien, il en impose.  Le terrain visé, logé entre la chaussée de Neerstalle, la chaussée de Ruisbroeck, derrière Uccle Sport, fait près de 37.000 m2.  Un peu moins de 22.000 seront batis. 

2009-04-28 12:01:00

Bienvenue dans votre 5 étoiles

Liégeois et Liégeoises sont attendus à l'hotel Crowne Plazza Liège dès l'automne 2009. 

2008-11-29 12:01:00

Fin 2009, ouverture d'un 5 étoiles à Saint-Martin

Liège - Le gros oeuvre du Crowne Plazza est pratiquement terminé et l'inauguration des 126 chambres est prévue dans un an.

2008-11-29 12:01:00

Ne m'appelez plus "cinq étoiles"

Visite de chantier à l'hotel du Mont-Saint-Martin, franchisé "Crowne Plazza"

2008-11-29 12:01:00

Ce cinq étoiles est liégeois

Le futur hotel de standing situé près du boulevard de la Sauvenière se présente comme "une nécessité".

2008-11-29 12:01:00

Le nouveau visage de la rue Bruyn

Désignation des architectes pour la construction de 365 logements. Bruyn Nord (203 logements, bureau ALTIPLAN°).

2008-09-19 11:01:00

Liège : l'ex Suchard devient centre d'entreprises

Une équipe de construction réunissant le promoteur Promo Immo Invest (une filiale du groupe de constructions résidentielles Duro Home), le conseiller ImmoQuest et le bureau d'architecture Acte 1 - Altiplan°, va rénover l'ancien siège de Kraft Jacobs Suchard à Bressoux-Droixhe près de lIège.

2008-08-22 11:01:00

Cure de jouvence pour le Marquis

L'ilot rue du Marquis est actuellement en cours de rénovation.  Bien que peu visible de l'extérieur, il subira une véritable métamorphose à l'intérieur qui devrait rendre l'espace plus agréable...

2007-06-21 14:06:00

De nouveau des tours à Liège

Il en est prévu aux Guillemins, à la Grand Poste, à Bavière.  Un projet "barnumesque" de casino géant.

2007-03-20 11:06:00

La bonne folie des grandeurs

Un casino à Liège ?

2007-03-16 11:06:00

Un leader national est né

Fusion entre les bureaux d'architectes Acte 1 et Altiplan° architects. Le premier bureau d'architectes liégeois rejoint un grand nom bruxellois.

2007-03-16 09:03:00

Le projet de casino à la Grand Poste se poursuit

L'ancienne Grand Poste va-t-elle devenir le centre névralgique d'un vaste ensemble melant centre de congrès, hôtel cinq étoiles, casino et centre commercial ?

2007-03-15 11:06:00

Awards

"Louis Nameche" swimming pool at Molenbeek (Brussels)

Based on several successfull projects, swimming pools has become one of our specialities.  This project, awarded to us, is an in-depth refurbishment of the pool and associated equipment.

2010-01

Foyer Schaerbeekois, Brussels

In january 2010, ALTIPLAN° won once again the design competition for the renovation of two social housing blocks (119 flats).  Execution due to start by mid-2011.

2010-01

Parking RER, Louvain-la-Neuve

The architectural and structural study of this important car park has been awarded by the Belgian Railway to our team with Arcadis.  At the main access to the city, this complex will allow for construction of a new mixed-use area as superstructure.

2009-06

SLRB Lennik

In joint venture with the contractors Thomas & Piron, ALTIPLAN° won the competition for the construction of another social and semi-social complex of 200 units at Anderlecht (Brussels). Works are due to start in March 2010.  

2009-03

SFAR Paroisse, Haren (Brussels)

90 apartments will be build on this intricate plot. Sheltering from noise of adjacent rail lines and opening to southern light have been the guidelines of this striking concept.

2008-10

CPAS Brussels, Bruyn Nord

ALTIPLAN° has won the competition to design and build 200 social housing units in Neder-Over-Hembeek (Brussels). The new neighborhood is made out of 4 groups of mixed type apartments, from flats up to 4 bedrooms apartments.

2008-09

STIB Marconi, Brussels

ALTIPLAN° associated with Grontmij and Transamo has won the competition to build a tram maintenance hall.  The challenge of ALTIPLAN°’s entry in the competition was to prove that such large structure can become attractive and well integrated.

2008-07

Norwegian Embassy, Paris

After the Brussels Embassy, Hille Melbye arkitekten, Oslo and ALTIPLAN°architects associated with Arte Charpentier, Paris have been awarded the restoration and extension of the future Norwegian Embassy to be located rue de Lille in Paris.

2007-12

SLRB Stockel-Konkel

ALTIPLAN° associated with Entreprises Louis de Waele has won the open competition to design and build a new social housing neighbourhood in Brussels. The 110 residential units are organised around a new pedestrian promenade. 

2007-12

Francorchamps F1 Racetrack

At the Professional MotorSport World Expo, held in Köln, Germany, the new facilities designed by Acte1-ALTIPLAN°architects have won the award for “Motorsport Facility of the Year”.

2007-12

Espace de Vi(ll)e Nouvelle, Liège

The project involves the construction of high-quality service flats with on-hand medical assistance combined with a rest home. The two sites look out onto the same square in Liège city centre whose redesign forms part of the project.

2007-03

Norvegian Embassy, Brussels

Invited by Hille Melbye Arkitekter to form a joint venture, we were the successful bidder in an open competition for the refurbishment of an existing office block in a prime location opposite the European Council in Brussels.

2006-05

Résidence Jette Lahaye, SLRB

The project for a new social housing development focuses on linking together the neighborhood’s various components as well as demarcating private spaces while at the same time finding room for a small indoor sports facility.

2006-03

Résidence Martin-Pecheur, Watermael-Boitsfort (Brussels)

Open design and build competition for a new sustainable neighbourhood. The new complex will not only meet high energy standards, but also sustain a vibrant social network between residents.

2005-03

KLMN, Parc de lÂ’Alliance, Braine-l'Alleud

New phase of development at this major business park to the south of Brussels. The project proposed by Altiplan° combines high workspace flexibility with a tailor-made image for the complex within the strict rules of the park itself.

2004-03

Electrabel, Arbre-Bénit, Brussels

Open competition for the renovation of the HQ into a customer-oriented head office. Altiplan° was awarded the project on the basis of a design that retains the existing structure while at the same time saving time, money and energy.

2002-03

Tesoris, Sopima, Brussels

Competition for the reorganisation of a cluster of old buildings into a single, coherent complex. ALTIPLAN° was awarded the project courtesy of a design which integrated a striking new structure which maximizes the interior space.

2000-03

Projects

Bruyn Nord

203 apartment buildings

Location: Neder-Over-Heembeek

Client: C.P.A.S. de Bruxelles

Area: 21.000 m²

Date: 2009 - 2011

In assocation with: BAEB

tags: Residential, Competitions

Quartier Spintay

Project focal points urban regeneration of 40 residential properties, opening up space for businesses on the ground floor and for dwellings on the upper floors and completion of development work on the approaches to 10 zones surrounding the 40,000 m2 retail site scheduled for construction.  

Location: Verviers

Client: Forum Invest

Area:

Date: 2009 - 2011

In assocation with:

tags: Planning

SLRB Lennik

ALTIPLAN° won the competition for the construction of a social complex of 200 units. The concept is based on an attractive inner pedestrian green space overlooked by the balconies and living spaces.  Externally, the elevations are sheltering this space from external nuisances.  Low energy consumption is targeted.

Location: Brussels

Client: Thomas & Piron s.a.

Area: 7.000 m²

Date: 2010 - 2011

In assocation with: BAEB

tags: Residential, Competitions

Stone Interpretive Centre

The project aims to develop a centre that is more educational in character compared to a “museum” in the strict sense. The interior volumes and magnificent glass roofs represent one of the particularities of the halls. This former power station is a listed building of great architectural as well as historical interest. The new intervention will have an industrial character.

Location: Sprimont

Client: Spi+

Area:

Date: 2005 - 2010

In assocation with:

tags: Cultural

NRB

The project involves the completion of an office complex and related infrastructures for an IT company and its 500 employees. Project focal points: offices, car park, company restaurant, PC assembly area, stock, “touch panel” premises, themed garden, 4 gangways, one of which is 35 metres in length, IT suite.

Location: Herstal

Client: NRB s.a.

Area: 15.500 m²

Date: 2003 - 2010

In assocation with:

tags: Offices

EVN

The project involves the construction of high-quality service flats with on-hand medical assistance combined with a rest home. The two sites look out onto the same square in Liège city centre whose redesign forms part of the project.

Location: Liège

Client: Tractebel Development Engineering

Area: 19.000 m²

Date: 2008 - 2009

In assocation with:

tags: Healthcare, Competitions

Drecot

The philosophy behind the development of this renovation project has been to cut energy expenditure. Several solutions have been implemented: reduced glass surfaces, a frontage design that increases the amount of cast shadow, and ventilation at night to cool the building envelope.

Location: Brussels

Client: Drecot s.a.

Area: 3.500 m²

Date: 2008 - 2009

In assocation with:

tags: Offices, Renovation

Social Housing Lahaye

The heart of the site is arranged as a point of convergence for various pathways. It also provides a space for relaxation and play in which integration of a pétanque club is a stand-out feature. The project’s economic imperatives have led to a radical simplifying of volumes. Diversity is maintained through the overlaying of various typologies. 

Location: Jette

Client: Société du Logement de la Région Bruxelloise

Area: 7.000 m²

Date: 2007 - 2009

In assocation with:

tags: Competitions, Residential

Crowne Plazza

restauration and extension of a 5* hotel

Location: Liege

Client: Royal Selys s.a.

Area: 12.500 m²

Date: 2007 - 2009

In assocation with:

tags: Hospitality

Martin Pecheur

Award winning project following a competition for a housing development next to a retirement home "Abbeyfield". The design focuses on the environmental and durability issues: the apartment layout, the site organisation and the technical choices answer to the Town Council’s ambitions.

Location: Brussels

Client: Commune de Watermael-Boitsfort

Area: 4.000 m²

Date: 2007 - 2009

In assocation with:

tags: Residential

Fond'Roy Hospital

The hospital stands in beautiful grounds. Within the framework of the permits issued between 1997 and 2001, the site’s renovation began with the day-care hospital. Construction of a new wing, to accommodate most of the patients, followed. Site rehabilitation will be completed with the construction of a sports hall.

Location: Brussels

Client: Fond'Roy asbl

Area: 7.900 m²

Date: 2002 - 2008

In assocation with:

tags: Healthcare, Renovation

Le Marquis

The complete renovation of this symbolic building has concentrated on two key aspects: technical upgrading of its floors and, above all, creation of a new sequence upon entry and a foyer in which movements and shared spaces converge with one another.

Location: Brussels

Client: IXIS AEW Europe

Area: 45.500 m²

Date: 2007 - 2008

In assocation with: Arte Charpentier & Associés, Paris

tags: Offices, Renovation

Norwegian Embassy

The new Norwegian Embassy in Brussels serves as a ‘shop window’ utilising high-technology, security and specifically Norwegian materials. Particular attention has been paid to energy aspects: reinforced insulation, controlled window areas, etc.

Location: Brussels

Client: Norwegian Embassy

Area: 5.500 m²

Date: 2007 - 2008

In assocation with: Hille Melbye Arkitekter

tags: Offices, Competitions, Renovation

Cortenberg

The project has endeavoured to cultivate a new image, optimise the building’s surface and enhance its versatility. The giant glass screen adorning the new frontage is interspersed with recessed openings that accentuate the scale of the building.

Location: Brussels

Client: Cortange s.a.

Area: 10.650 m²

Date: 2007 - 2008

In assocation with:

tags: Offices, Renovation

Les Chemins de la Dyle

The project is being developed along the new avenue leading to Ottignies railway station. Volumes are split into 3 articulated sections that follow the profile and incline of the roadway. These volumes are accentuated through the use of wooden facings in 2 different tones.

Location: Ottignies

Client: Dyle 3 s.a.

Area: 4.350 m²

Date: 2007 - 2008

In assocation with:

tags: Residential

Residence Matisse

The “Résidence Matisse” is part of a housing development which began ten years ago in the “Val d’Or” district. Located opposite the future public space at the heart of the district, the “Matisse” project provides the interface with other future site developments.

Location: Brussels

Client: Besix Real Estate Development

Area: 7.500 m²

Date: 2006 - 2007

In assocation with:

tags: Residential

Joli Bois

The developed project forms part of the layout of the new district in harmony with its wooded setting. The result is an architectural design that blends in with its surrounds on a scale that connects to the nearby district of single-family dwellings.

Location: Brussels

Client: Fortis Real Estate Development s.a.

Area: 4.500 m²

Date: 2006 - 2007

In assocation with:

tags: Residential

Francorchamps

150.000 m² of earthworks, a F1 racetrack complying with most recent FIA and FOM standards (2007), the longest F1 racetrack in the world (6.976 m).

Location: Spa

Client: Intercommunale de Spa-Francorchamps

Area:

Date: 2006 - 2007

In assocation with: BAG Architecture

tags: Sport & Leisure

Psychiatric Clinic

A crucial stage in the renovation of the Fond'Roy site is the new building work to accommodate a large number of patients. The work is being accompanied by the re-alignment of the Clinic onto a new public square. The architecture is contemporary, yet inspired by templates from renovated ancient buildings. 

Location: Brussels

Client: Fond'Roy asbl

Area: 7.500 m²

Date: 2006 - 2007

In assocation with:

tags: Healthcare

Tesoris

One of the buildings of great architectural value was totally renovated, its central wing reconstructed and the monumental internal courtyard refurnished. The other buildings were demolished and a new office building constructed in a contemporary style. A glass corridor spanning four floors links the two buildings.

Location: Brussels

Client: Sopima s.a.

Area: 24.700 m²

Date: 2003 - 2006

In assocation with:

tags: Offices, Competitions, Renovation

Electrabel HQ

The project encapsulates the contemporary approach to the new workplace in an urban environment. The complex geometry of the building has been consolidated by the addition of new volumes. The interior layout is also highly distinctive, boasting a conference centre and restaurant set around the lobby area.

Location: Brussels

Client: Electrabel s.a.

Area: 12.900 m²

Date: 2004 - 2006

In assocation with:

tags: Offices, Renovation, Competitions

Herstal Sport Hall

The sports centre has the following main features: a multi-sports hall measuring 36 m by 40 m, a climbing space 14 m in height, a room for combat sports, a table tennis room, a gymnasium, meeting rooms, a cafeteria, changing rooms for players and officials, etc. Stands provide seating for 720 spectators.

Location: Herstal

Client: Commune Herstal

Area: 23.355 m²

Date: 2005 - 2006

In assocation with:

tags: Sport & Leisure

Home Roi Baudouin

The project involved the retro-fitting of the rest home to bring it up to modern standards and increase capacity to 187 beds. Building work was phased so that accommodation for a minimum 130 residents could be maintained. Several wings were demolished and new ones built. Other existing wings were fully refurbished. The project also included landscaping, security enhancements and 20 parking bays.

Location: Brussels

Client: C.P.A.S. de Woluwe-St-Pierre

Area: 11.000 m²

Date: 2000 - 2005

In assocation with: Bureau Montois (phase 1)

tags: Healthcare

La Rasante

The setting inspired a somewhat ‘organic’ vision for the project. Resolutely family-orientated, it combines indoor and outdoor activities. The work of transforming the layout of the centre’s volumes, indoor and outdoor sightlines and the use of natural light have all been further enhanced by high-quality landscaping.

Location: Brussels

Client: La Rasante Tennis Club s.a.

Area: 13.468 m²

Date: 2003 - 2005

In assocation with:

tags: Sport & Leisure

EU Parliament Crèche

The meticulously detailed project implemented here has given this venerable building and its contemporary extension a scale and a quality in keeping with modern-day requirements for the provision of childcare. The natural materials used, colours and shapes denote the boundaries of the various areas.

Location: Brussels

Client: European Parliament

Area: 3.000 m²

Date: 2003 - 2005

In assocation with:

tags: Cultural

Tour & Taxis

The Tour & Taxis site has been the setting for one of the most innovative urban-planning projects in Brussels. Appointed to develop the master plan, the project transforms the derelict area into a new district with numerous urban functions - housing, offices, retails, public and leisure facilities.

Location: Brussels

Client: Project T&T s.a.

Area: 28 ha

Date: 2003 - 2005

In assocation with: HOK International London

tags: Planning

FOREM Skills Centre

The project aimed to redevelop a centre dating back to the 80s. Particular attention has been paid to flows and to making the centre’s image more dynamic.  A great deal of attention has been devoted to the reception areas and to natural light. The project incorporates an extension for new construction technologies.

Location: Grace-Hollogne

Client: FOREM, Charleroi

Area: 12.000 m²

Date: 2003 - 2005

In assocation with:

tags: Competitions, Industrial

St-Jean General Hospital

The hospitalÂ’s new wing was a major part of its refurbishment. The guidelines aimed to enhance the impact of the main entrance and re-align internal flows. Medical facilities were also enhanced with the addition of new operating theatres as well as four new patient wards with a deliberately toned down clinical aspect.

Location: Brussels

Client: Clinique Générale St-Jean

Area: 15.000 m²

Date: 1996 - 2004

In assocation with: B.A.E.V.

tags: Healthcare

Stanhope Hotel

The project aimed to incorporate three office buildings within the existing hotel and double its capacity. Meticulous attention was paid to ensuring that the scale and ‘feel’ of the location were preserved. Integration of the old townhouse located on the Square de Meeûs side provides a prestigious entrance for the hotel.

Location: Brussels

Client: Olav Thon Gruppen

Area: 5.500 m²

Date: 2001 - 2004

In assocation with:

tags: Hospitality, Renovation

Woluwe Shopping Centre

Access ways and deliveries have been overhauled and re-aligned. On the outside, new functions such as unloading bays have been treated as sets of volumes that hold together the existing frontages. On the inside, technical upgrades have been accompanied by a total makeover of the central mall’s architecture.

Location: Brussels

Client: Investissement foncier Woluwe Shopping Ctr

Area: 100.000 m²

Date: 2003 - 2004

In assocation with: M. & J-M. Jaspers - J. Eyers & Partners

tags: Retail

Woluwe Heights

The master plan shows a structure made up of four sectors: two office buildings together with two residential units (condominiums) at the rear. Architecturally, the project has a classical look combining natural stone, structural glazing and zinc roof areas. The space is laid out in such a way as to maximise flexibility.

Location: Brussels

Client: Besix Real Estate Development

Area: 26.550 m²

Date: 2001 - 2003

In assocation with:

tags: Offices

Kinnarps

The building’s presence is signalled by striking architectural unity towards the ring. A feature wall ties the project together, marking both the entrance and then extending inside the building.  The wall and its glass roof then lead the visitor on across to the showroom on the building’s upper floor.

Location: Wemmel

Client: Slough Estates

Area: 4.500 m²

Date: 2002 - 2003

In assocation with:

tags: Offices

Swimming Pool "Espadon"

The old swimming pool has been transformed into a top aquatic leisure and wellness centre. The glue-laminated framework and the large windows opening onto the public lawns accentuate the spacious pool area, which is surrounded by the wellness centre, toddler pools, slides, etc.

Location: Brussels

Client: Commune d'Etterbeek

Area: 4.600 m²

Date: 2001 - 2002

In assocation with:

tags: Renovation, Sport & Leisure

Parhelie Centre

This psychiatric centre for children is set within the beautiful grounds of the Fond’Roy hospital. The 2 projects were the building of the old house, which has been renovated to accommodate therapeutic workshops and administrative functions, and a new construction, designed to accommodate the children themselves.

Location: Brussels

Client: Centre Parhélie asbl

Area: 1.500 m²

Date: 1999 - 2002

In assocation with:

tags: Healthcare

Spec VI

Set around a tree-lined plaza, the complex’s terracotta tiles, aluminum and grey glazed spandrel panels lend it a distinctive look. With its open central atrium, the multi-tenant office building provides an optimal working environment with maximum flexibility and natural light.

Location: Pegasus Park, Diegem

Client: Slough Estates

Area: 24.300 m²

Date: 2000 - 2001

In assocation with:

tags: Offices

Exxon Mobil Machelen

Location: Diegem (Machelen)

Client: Exxon Mobil Chemicals

Area: 3.000 m²

Date: 2000 - 2001

In assocation with: HOK International, London

tags: Interiors

St-Pierre Church

Location: Lincent

Client: Commune de Lincent

Area:

Date: 2000 - 2001

In assocation with:

tags: Cultural, Renovation

Tulip Inn Hotel

Location: Brussels

Client: Olav Thon Gruppen

Area: 11.100 m²

Date: 1999 - 2000

In assocation with:

tags: Hospitality

Residence Palace

Location: Brussels

Client: Council of Europe

Area: 45.000 m²

Date: 2005 -

In assocation with: Estudion Lamela, Madrid

tags: Competitions

Cisco Regent

The design is wholly innovative. Based on a new vision of customer service and customer relations, the space created has been transformed into more of a meeting place than an actual “retail area”.

Location: Brussels

Client: Cisco Systems Ltd

Area: 800 m²

Date: 2003 -

In assocation with: HOK International London

tags: Interiors

Alliance KLMN

ALTIPLAN° has been appointed to design the next development phase of the “Parc de l’Alliance”. The central forecourt takes the “Butte du Lion”, commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, as its point of reference. The project proposal involves phased construction and will allow separate or combined use of the four units.

Location: Braine-l'Alleud

Client: Parc de l'Alliance s.a.

Area: 20.000 m²

Date: -

In assocation with: Espace Architectes

tags: Offices, Competitions

"Cité Administrative"

The study carried out at the site is part of a process to re-assign use of the space. The guiding principles were: mixed-use development, mobility, links to the urban fabric, and optimal exploitation of the site’s advantages.

Location: Brussels

Client: Ministère Région Bruxelles-Capitale

Area: 6,5 ha

Date: 2003 -

In assocation with:

tags: Planning

Electrabel Control Room

Design of a control centre for the monitoring of gas and electricity networks. The centre provides a workplace for operational control staff who monitor events and are operational around the clock. The centre also accommodates fault coordinators, an emergency centre, database managers and fault-message handling.

Location: Brussels

Client: Electrabel s.a.

Area: 450 m²

Date: 2002 -

In assocation with:

tags: Interiors

Metro Entrances

Location: Brussels

Client: Ministère Région Bruxelles-Capitale

Area:

Date: 2004 -

In assocation with: François Schuiten

tags: Competitions

Quartier Astrid

The master plan developed for the site’s purchaser and used as the basis for the Individual Land-Use Plan (PPAS) was inspired by “New Urbanism” principles. Once completed, the complex will contain 110 single-family dwellings, three office buildings, a care home and a further ten residential buildings.

Location: Brussels

Client: Commune d'Evere

Area: 12 ha

Date: 1991 -

In assocation with:

tags: Planning

ExMo Green Square

Following on from other missions successfully carried out by Altiplan° on Exxon’s neighbouring site and also Exxon’s merger with Mobil, Exxon leased two new office buildings within the “Green Square” business park. ALTIPLAN° was entrusted with developing implementation details, coordination and site supervision.

Location: Diegem

Client: Exxon Mobil Chemicals

Area: 10.000 m²

Date: 2000 -

In assocation with: HOK International, London

tags: Interiors

Kinna

The project consists of 2 buildings situated on top of a shared basement and linked by a walkway. The space between the buildings incorporates a “public square”.  This central area is home to the building’s two entrances and ground floor spaces reserved for commercial activities. Volumes are resolutely contemporary.

Location: Evere (Brussels)

Client: Extensa Group n.v.

Area: 48.000 m²

Date: -

In assocation with:

tags: Offices

SLRB Berchem

Five volumes sporting the same variety of facing brick extend along a backbone of galleries and stairways. Frontages are similar, but entirely distinguishable from one another by virtue of their changing windows and balconies. The simple, understated volumes guarantee economy of construction and thermal efficiency. 

Location: Berchem-Ste-Agathe (Brussels)

Client: Société du Logement de la Région Bruxelloise (SLRB)

Area: 2.500 m²

Date: 2007 -

In assocation with:

tags: Competitions

Trelo

Economic analysis pinpointed the benefits of preserving the structure and concentrating on rectifying certain weak points. The architectural aspect has focused on a new entry concept and refurbishment at the corner between rue de La Loi and de Trèves. The result is greater project clarity and sharper perceptions.

Location: Brussels

Client: Olav Thon Gruppen

Area: 19.500 m²

Date: -

In assocation with:

tags: Offices, Renovation

Bornem Logistics

A logistics centre which can be divided into three independent units, each with its own accompanying office area. The overall effect satisfies the most recent and stringent requirements in terms of logistics management. The storage areas offer 9.5 m of headroom. Loading bays are fitted with hydraulic levellers.

Location: Bornem

Client: Pako Bornem

Area: 17.000 m²

Date: 2001 -

In assocation with:

tags: Industrial

Val Jaurdinia

Location: Mont-St-Guibert

Client: AXA Belgium

Area: 43.000 m²

Date: 2007 -

In assocation with:

tags: Competitions

ALTIPLAN° 177

Redesigning our own offices afford us an opportunity to demonstrate the possibilities when it comes to transforming tired, old office floors into attractive and contemporary locations - clarity, flexibility, coloured punctuations, opening-up and refreshing the central core, etc.

Location: Brussels

Client: ALTIPLAN°architects

Area: 800 m²

Date: 2007 -

In assocation with:

tags: Interiors

Galerie Ravenstein

The Ravenstein gallery is a remarkable complex originally built by the Dumont brothers in 1958. Located opposite Brussels Central railway station and the Palais des Beaux Arts, the purpose of the work was to renovate the gallery by restoring its signs, lighting, marble surfaces, mosaics, office entrances and toilet facilities.

Location: Brussels

Client: Robelco s.a.

Area:

Date: 2005 -

In assocation with: Bernard Baines

tags: Retail

STIB MARCONI

The project has closely adhered to rational management of the future depot and maintenance site. It has been the subject of detailed flow analysis, which produced two variations on the basis concept. The result is a preferred option that optimises site occupation and allows savings to be made during construction of the large halls.

Location: Brussels

Client: S.T.I.B

Area:

Date: -

In assocation with: in association with Transamo et Grontmij

tags: Competitions, Industrial

Grand Poste

Conversion of the listed Hotel des Postes building into a retail complex and a 125-room 4-star hotel.

Location: Liege

Client: Grand Poste sa

Area: 16.000 m²

Date: -

In assocation with:

tags: Hospitality, Renovation, Retail