Article source: ABSCIS Architecten

The location of Heverlee Delek creates an oasis in which the traveller/commuter can relax within a contemporary environment to refuel, shop and eat before continuing their journey. Starting from the E40; a strong infrastructure vein, fast traffic is refined and reduced until finally distilled into quieter parking spaces and picnic areas.  These areas visually meander and flow into the surrounding landscape and beyond.  Central to the idea of the plan is a pedestrian axis. This directs traffic to specific areas, solely dedicated for the purpose of rest and relaxation. This ‘walking-axis’ offers the possibility for users to experience the surroundings and to pleasantly reach the service station in safety.

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• Architects: ABSCIS Architecten
• Project: Service Station With Hotel
• Location: E40 exit Heverlee, Belgium
• Project: 1 Hotel And 2 Service Stations With a Shop, Restaurant And Cafeteria
• Client: Delek Belgium nv
• Design team: Vereniging van Studiebureaus ‘ABSCIS – PROVOOST – EDV’
• Study: 2008
• Phase: In progress
• Bruto area: 6194 m²
• Cost: € 17 894 806 excluding VAT and fees

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