when 2 residential buildings revitalise an urban site
Amblève A&B
project characteristics
Ilot Amblève A&B is a housing development implemented as a continuation of the rehabilitation of the Amblève block in Auderghem (Brussels). It formed part of the intention to enhance the architectural value of the site, which was made up of a heterogeneous group of low-quality dwellings, abandoned tertiary buildings and commercial spaces that were difficult to develop. The dismantling of the existing constructions, combined with a decontamination plan, made it possible to restore a quality space with green areas in continuity with the neighbouring parks and protected from the noise pollution of the nearby Wavre road.
| program | construction of two residential buildings comprising a total of 40 residential units & a basement car park. |
| client | VOP sa |
| address | Place de l'Amitié 7-8 • 1160 Bruxelles |
| building type | live |
| status | completed |
| expertises | architecturelandscape designproject managementconstruction managementhealth & safety coordination |
| offices | brussels |
| size | 4.889 m² |
| team | • architect: assar • structural engineering: IRS • fluid engineering: IRS • landscape design: assar • contractor: VOP sa |
The construction of the two residential buildings, which meet low-energy standards, integrates the different dimensions of the site.
Particular attention has been paid to this integration, which is based on 3 factors:
- a dimensioning of the volumes
- the development of a site plan in keeping with the environment of the block
- a homogenisation of the materials and image of the different buildings
Building “A” is in keeping with the volumes adjacent to the Place de l’Amitié and consists of 11 one- and two-bedroom residential units.
Building “B” inside the block consists of 22 residential units, divided into studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments. The complex is connected by a shared car park.
A green space (open ground) enables a spatial connection with the neighbouring rear garden of Brustar Auderloft. In this way a larger green ensemble has been created, offering green views in an urban setting.
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