Midi Station Brussels, Eurostation Belgium, Jean Nouvel Design, Belgian Railway Building

Bruxelles Gare du Midi Building

Bruxelles Gare du Midi Development, Belgium, design by Jean Nouvel Architects, France

Bruxelles Gare du Midi

Design: Ateliers Jean Nouvel

EUROSTATION BRUXELLES MIDI / BÂTIMENTS FONSNY

image © Ateliers Jean Nouvel

19 Jul 2011

Midi Station Brussels

1. Elévation partielle sur l’Avenue Fonsny
2. Elévation sud sur l’Avenue Fonsny
3. Plan Masse
4. Le projet depuis la place de la Constitution de nuit

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Bruxelles Gare du Midi Building Design

Ateliers Jean Nouvel has unveiled the preliminary design for the midi station renovation project located in Brussels, Belgium.

5. Vue depuis l’Esplanade de l’Europe
6. Vue depuis l’Avenue Paul Henry Spaak de jour
7. Vue depuis le centre de Bruxelles
8. Vue depuis l’Esplanade de l’Europe

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The proposed buildings will transform the existing Brussels railway station into a symbolic destination in the capital city of both Belgium and the European Union. The distinctive v-shaped silhouette emerges from the elongated base generating a prominent urban landmark.

9. Vue au pied du bâtiment V
10. Vue depuis l’Avenue Paul Henry Spaak de nuit
11. Vue depuis les quais
12. Vue depuis les quais

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A 550 meter long facade comprised of retail, offices and a conference center will border the Avenue Fonsny at ground level. The exterior will be clad with orange-hued panels.

The extensive glass curtain wall will envelope the angled facades reflecting the lively and continuous train activity into the surrounding landscape creating a dynamic urban mirror.

Ateliers Jean Nouvel Architects, Paris, France

Midi Station Brussels images © Ateliers Jean Nouvel

Bruxelles Gare du Midi images / information from Ateliers Jean Nouvel

Location: Gare du Midi, Brussels, Belgium, northern Europe