Michiel became an architect at KU Leuven in 2002. Between 2015 and 2024, he worked as a project architect at Urban Platform. Since 2024, he has been a BB'er and is part of Team Architecture (French-speaking).
Architect: SMAK Architecten i.c.w. Bureau Bouwtechniek
Client: Atenor
Surface: 10,800 m² (office) - 2,800 m² (residential)
Timing: 2023 -
Status: Design phase
Photographer: SMAK
Advisors: TPF Engineering (special techniques), Lemaire (stability), Atech Architects (acoustics)
On Sterrenkundelaan in Brussels, the former headquarters of Nagelmaekers Bank is being redeveloped into a progressive and sustainable city block.
Astro 23 combines the renovation of two outdated office buildings with the construction of a new residential building, embedded in a dense urban environment.
Astro 23 aims to create a mixed-use complex comprising office space and a new residential building, with a strong emphasis on circulation, transparency and social interaction.
The design vision is based on respect for the existing building, combined with a tangible improvement in spatial quality, comfort, daylighting and energy efficiency.
The renovation of Astro23 is based on an integrated BIM model. The cross-section shows the interweaving of existing structures and new additions around a communal courtyard. This approach makes it possible to respect heritage values while creating high-performance, contemporary working and living environments.
