Royale Belge in Brussels

Issue
12/2025 Transparency Translucency
Author
Claudia Hildner
Source
DETAIL
Task
Conversion / Refurbishment
Location
Belgium, Brussels
Year of construction
1970
Year of refurbishment
2023
Architecture
Caruso St John Architects
Architecture
Bovenbouw Architectuur
Architecture
DDS+
The Royale Belge is situated in a park landscape with artificial lakes at the southeastern urban fringe of Brussels. The complex is bordered by a lush forest with beech trees.
© Stijn Bollaert
Following its renovation, the former administrative building on the urban fringe of Brussels offers room for a hotel and other uses. The appearance of the new glass facades matches the late 1960s original to major degrees. 
The Royale Belge is situated in a park landscape with artificial lakes at the southeastern urban fringe of Brussels. The complex is bordered by a lush forest with beech trees.
© Stijn Bollaert