The remit here was to reposition the BNP Paribas Fortis HQ building in terms of planning, design and infrastructure – in exactly the place it has stood for the last 200 years – whilst at the same time creating subtle references to the urban structure.
Studio Name: Baumschlager Eberle Architekten
Design team: Marco Franzmann
Area: Furx 25, 6835 Zwischenwassser, Austria
Year: 2021 (=completion)
Location: Furx 25, 6835 Zwischenwassser, Austria
Photographer Credit: A.I. Schnabel and René Dürr
Realisation: The resulting building replaces two towers, now demolished, but reuses the massive underground tank on which they stood. The structure is sheathed in an iridescent green load-bearing facade that tames its imposing stature. Features: The idea of a town “house” continues in the design of the outdoor spaces, which feature new pedestrian areas, a public courtyard and a green roof designed as an extension of the adjacent park. The quest for sustainability takes into account aesthetic, social and cultural values as well as the usual structural and energy-related factors. As a result, both Brussels and BNP Paribas Fortis will benefit from a building that improves its surroundings and provides excellent working conditions for staff.
(Wissenswertes:)
We relished the challenge of creating a functional and poetic space in the midst of Brussels bureaucracy. It’s a joy to hear people talking about the high expectations they have for the building.
(alternativ:)
The sheath design is the result of a fabrication process that we control in every detail. The overall effect is achieved by modules produced automatically on CNC woodworking machines using our data. Christian Tabernigg.
