Old goods station restored to its former glory
The authentic, original elements of the former goods station formed the common thread throughout the architectural project: the iron support structure, art nouveau details, the neoclassical front and end facade. The building received a brand new wing and an underground parking garage. The old ticket office and stairwell were completely restored and equipped with office space with many modern comfort and security features.
Did you know that the public gardens around the bank building were not laid out by Bas Smets, but by the well-known and lamented garden architect Jacques Wirtz?
"I find Nieuw Zuid, where the Bank Van Breda is playing a pioneering role, an interesting and unexplored area, with so much potential."
The architect's vision
For architect Christine Conix, the new wing of the office building has always been secondary to the monumental goods station. The new building with landscape offices was placed perpendicular to the old building and connected to it with a glass walkway. The use of materials was aligned with that of the goods station. The existing building was meticulously restored. The steelwork has been retained in its original condition and the central staircase has also been restored to its original state.
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