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ellipse building_brussels 2006
Office building in the heart of “Espace Nord”
business district.
50.500 sqm above-ground built area
276 underground carparking spaces.
Three volumes set around the entrance hall,
facing Boulevard du Roi Albert II.
22-storey tower (80 m high / 32.065 sqm),
sited along Boulevard du Roi Albert II.
8-storey building (8.368 sqm),
sited at the corner of Boulevard du Roi Albert II
and Place Ernest Solvay.
4-storey building (5.954 sqm),
sealing off the whole complex.
Multipurpose area and interior garden
(3.989 sqm).
Flexible fit out spaces
and high performance technologies.
Highly specialized requirements
and sustainability conscious design.
Strong identity creates an urban landmark part of Brussel’s
downtown skyline.
Contemporary & performant architecture.
Sustainable development includes green roofs, rain water storage
and performant envelope.
A singular tower - curved on one side and flat on the other -
guaranteeing large visibility.
Horizontal streamlined texture accentuates the curve
of the design and creates an interesting focal point
at the end of the Espace Nord main axis.
A sculptural intervention by Pierre Lallemand
punctuates the building façades and marks the building site limit
- creating a soft & human transition with the Parc Gaucheret.
Art works made of corten steel panels with abstract
and organic shapes cutouts.
An ideal quality of life thanks to the interior garden (level -1)
providing natural light in the heart of the project.
Dense and architectural varied green spaces.
Islands of integrated greenery and mineral elements.
The entrance hall is immediately eye-catching thanks
to its curved glass design and the flood of natural light.
An invitation to discover the building and the internal gardens.
The architectural feature federates three complex built volumes.
Singular and remarkable design of the entrance hall
mixing high tech materials - stainless steel - and natural materials
- walnut wood, grey and black granit - natural and artificial lights effects.
Ideal concept with offices
alongside the glazing façade.
Greater flexibility
and efficient space sharing.
Each occupant benefits
from as much natural light
as possible and a direct view
on the interior garden.
Highest quality standards
including raised floors
and chilled ceilings.
Effective acoustic - metallic
perforated ceilings.
Climate control designed
for extra comfort and hygiene
and economy.
Specific areas - such as restaurant, conference, rooms,
information center set around to the interior garden generate conviviality
and meeting points for both users and visitors.
ArchitectART & BUILD, architect / MONTOIS Partners Architects
PartnersMarc Thill - Pierre Lallemand (ART & BUILD) / Etienne Bruyère (MONTOIS Partners)
Site ArchitectXavier Lupant (MONTOIS Partners)
ClientFORTIS REAL ESTATE / IMMOMILLS DEVELOPMENT
EngineersStabilityINGÉNIEURS ASSOCIÉS / B. CECServicesTECHNUM / TRACTEBEL Development Engineering / GEOCALAcousticVENAC acoustical engineering
Landscape designerAVANTGARDEN
Contruction ManagerFORTIS Real Estate Construction Management / PROGEX sa
General ContractorCORDEEL
CreditsSerge Brison © www.sergebrison.comYvan Glavie © www.yvanglavie.comJohan Buelens © www.johanbuelens.comAriane Zielonka © www.artbuild.euArt & Build © www.artbuild.euAvantGarden © www.avantgarden.be
Editorial CoordinationHortense Toussaint (Art & Build)
Graphic DesignJohanna Fischer (sdesign)
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