brunfaut tower

Façade de la tour Brunfaut
vue sur Bruxelles
Evolution de la tour
structure métallique et plancher en bois
étage pont
patio chantier
patio appartement
Plan Type C
Axonométrie et coupe

refurbishment and extension of the Brunfaut tower for 97 social housing units

Programme

housing

Location

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

Date

2013

- 2024

Surface construction

11150 sq m

Surface external areas

1500 sq m

Budget HTVA

16.500.000 €

Status

built

Client

Logement Molenbeekois

Architect

atelier 229
Dethier Architecture

Built in 1965 with a steel structure, the Brunfaut Tower, a testament to architectural rationalism, is now enjoying a second life through timber, thanks to a comprehensive renovation that meets contemporary standards of safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.

Urban Design Concept and Strategy

Landscape integration

forte densité, grandir en hauteur, socle perméable

Architectural Concept

étage type

Social Impact

Bioclimatism of the project

Matériaux

plancher avant après

Team

Distinctions

BRUNFAUT seen by Jonathan Ortegat

Tour Brunfaut vidéo