Article source: Philippe SAMYN and PARTNERS 

INTRODUCTION

Considering the specific characteristics of the site, the architecture of the project is simple, contemporary, compact and functional (flow of people and vehicles) while offering an iconic and recognisable form, compatible with the firm tertiary character of the environment.

Image Courtesy © Marie-Françoise PLISSART

• Architects: Philippe SAMYN and PARTNERS
• Project: Charleroi Fire Station
• Location: Rue de la Tombe , 112-6001 Charleroi- Marcinelle, Province of Hainaut , Wallonia , Belgium
• Photography: Charlie DEAN, Marie-Françoise PLISSART, Simon SCHMITT
  
• Software used: Autocad and Revit
• Contracting Authority: Ville de Charleroi
• Associate Partner: Olivier JOTTARD
• Collaborateurs: Coline BAZIER, France DEFRENNE, Nathan DUVIVIER, Carol LIZIN
• Associate Partner: Olivier JOTTARD, Blandine CAPELLE, Alexandro CHICHIZOLA
• Budget: 19.926.291,67 €
• Superstructure: 13.359 m²
• Infrastructure: 6.362 m²
• Construction Starts: 2014-09-01
• Provisional Acceptance Of The Building: 2016-06-02

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