This housing project fulfills the local authorities double ambition: to represent the urban revalidation scheme with a landmark at the entrance of the city and to provide exemplary apartments for large families. The building develops passive bright apartments and establishes a dialogue with the infrastructure and a the heritage neighbourhood.

© Serge Brison / MSA

Architects: MSA / V+

Location: Rue Portaels 158, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium

Architects In Charge: Jean-Marc Simon, Benoit Moritz, Alain Simon, Julien Deloffre

Area: 800.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Serge Brison / MSA

Structural Engineering: NEY & Partners
Engineering: JZH & partners

© Serge Brison / MSA

From the architect. This housing project fulfills the local authorities double ambition: to represent the urban revalidation scheme with a landmark at the entrance of the city and to provide exemplary apartments for large families. The building develops passive bright apartments and establishes a dialogue with the infrastructure and a the heritage neighbourhood.

© Serge Brison / MSA

Located at one of Brussels main entrances, the building is a social housing operation and a flagship project for the new identity of that neighbourhood. The building provides a solid and comfortable basis for families in need and stands with ...