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Willemen Groep
Boerenkrijgstraat 133, BE - 2800 Mechelen
tel +32 15 569 965, groep@willemen.be
 
Academiestraat - Ghent
 

Project Details


Activities
Buildings
Residential

Contractors
Willemen Construct

location
Academiestraat
9000 Gent
Belgium
Oost-Vlaanderen BE

Client
Academie Vastgoedontwikkeling

Architects
Robbrecht en Daem Architecten
MJosé Van Hee Architecten
Dierendonckblancke
ECTV architecten

Engineering Office
VK Engineering (stabiliteit & speciale technieken)

Surface area above ground
18 274m²

Surface area subterranean
6 726m²

Construction period 
4 years 10 months

Start work 
06-2017

End of work 
04-2022

Project website


 

Construction of 4 different buildings with a total of 109 residential units, two commercial spaces, a multipurpose room and underground parking. The 4 structures - Figura, Saltare, Statua and Fibula - have a contemporary design and vary in size. Together, they form a mix of classic garden houses, multi-family houses and houses to grow with. he houses are complemented by 2 commercial spaces and a multifunctional space. All these functions are located along a new, semi-public inner street that functions as access and along which a succession of courtyards, squares, gardens and water features is organised. The residential project was carried out with respect for the character of the surroundings and the rich history of the buildings.

The new homes meet the requirements for passive houses. Furthermore, in terms of sustainability, green roofs, infiltration zones and a buffer basin to reduce the discharge of rainwater were used.

On the same site, two other contractors also renovated and repurposed the old fire station and the old academy.  The Academy site covers the entire building block between Academiestraat, Molenaarstraat, Brandweerstraat and Sint-Margrietstraat in Ghent city centre.

 

Willemen Construct

Boerenkrijgstraat 133
2800 Mechelen (Belgium)
tel +32 15 56 99 65
willemen@willemen.be
www.willemen.be

Willemen Construct came into being on 1 July 2018 as a result of the merger between Willemen General Contractor and the construction department of Kumpen.