Article source: Philippe SAMYN and PARTNERS sprl, architects & engineers
Sponsor’s vision
Province Administration is bringing almost all its services together in one building to be constructed at its Salzinnes site. By establishing itself on the outskirts and at the edge of the Sambre River rather than in a high-profile city centre Namur Province has plumped for a high-impact yet sensitive position, to reflect how it regards its role.
This site should act as a city-level focal point with the outlying area serving to complement the centre. Consequently, the idea is to create a structure that has the ability to generate a deep affection for this new intellectual centre in Namur.
The image that springs to mind is of a village centre reflecting the province’s rurality and symbiotic relationship with nature. An invitation to our five senses to experience pleasure through the channel of art and culture.
The construction of the Namur Province Administrative Centre (MAP) will involve huge financial and environmental costs. The project seeks to obtain the maximum number of BREEAM credits, while highlighting the limits of this approach, as well as the questions raised. The project achieves a score of 93.53 %, or 8.53 margin points above “Outstanding” level.
Image Courtesy © Asymetrie
- Architects: Philippe SAMYN and PARTNERS sprl, architects & engineers
- Project: Namur Province Administrative Centre
- Location: Namur, Belgium
- Photography: Asymetrie
- Project Management Assistant: BEP – Territorial Development Department
- Lead and Design Administrative: Dr Ir Philippe Samyn.
- Management: Quentin Steyaert.
- Technical Management: Denis Mélotte.
- Dir. NWOW: Åsa Decorte.
- Dir. BIM: Vlad Popa.
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