ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE in ZWEVEGEM, Belgium by BURO II & ARCHI+I

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In an ingenious way – the introduction of a ‘light street’ – this renovation project adds new life, light and space to this deep and dark former offi ce building. This indoor street is the walkway for all reception functions, as well as the supporting element of this energetic concept.

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• Architects: BURO II & ARCHI+I
• Project: ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE
• Location: ZWEVEGEM, Belgium
• Photography: Klaas Verdru
• Client: Municipal Zwevegem

Team

• EXÉCUTION: SILEGHEM & PARTNERS
• ECOLOGICAL ASPECT: ESTER
• Project director: Claude Labeeuw
• Design architect: Arch. Steven Vanwildemeersch
• Interior architect: Int. arch. Bart Decloedt

Energy Performance [EPB]

• E level: E30 – K level: K24

FINANCIAL DATA

• Originally estimated budget: € 3.758.491,75
• Contracted budget: € 5 678 645,23

Contractors

• Closed shell construction: Detrac nv
• Walls, ceilings and interior joinery: Bekaert Building Company nv
• Floors, chape and patch work: Dé-bouw nv
• Fixed furniture: De Grande Projects nv
• Sanitary, HVAC: Develtere Chauffage nv
• Electricity and data: Bryon nv
• Lifts: Coopman Liften nv
• Painting, curtains and signalisation: Van De Kerkhof bvba
• Surroundings: Tuinen Descamps bvba

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Today, it seems irresponsible to not build in a sustainable way. In the use of materials, heating and insulation, this building has been designed following the principles of sustainable building. For example, the new shell – the wooden facade – is adaptable in function of energy and light.

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Also, a project is only a good project if it is spatially embedded in its surroundings. The location just outside the city centre was a challenge for the urban planners. The urban development concept starts from the idea of a fordable campus with three zones: a zone for culture, sports and administration. The way in which the indoor street of the building links up with the existing infrastructure also adds substantial value to this site. Both the commune’s services and the OCMW will be housed in this new building of 5000 m².

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Tags: Belgium, Zwevegem

Category: Government Building

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