Casino Knokke

Casino Knokke

We assist the architects with structural engineering advice on the building envelope of the renovation and new construction of the casino in Knokke.
  • Architect: TM Tab Architects - Barozzi Veiga

  • Client: Municipal administration of Knokke-Heist

  • Surface: 23,000 m2 (parking), 4,000 m2 (underground utility space), 7,500 m2 (new building above ground), 8,000 m2 (restoration Kursaal)

  • Timing: 2024 - 2025

  • Status: Design phase

  • Photographer: Tab Architects & Barozzi Veiga

  • Advisors: Barbara Van der Wee Architects (restoration), Grohmann (stability), HP Engineers (techniques, sustainability)

The ‘Grand Casino Knokke’ was built between 1929 and 1931 to the design of the then young Antwerp architect Léon Stynen.

The new casino will have additional functions, including an art hall, a restaurant and a nightclub, and will increase in size.

To achieve this, underground facilities will also be added, including the casino itself. A long ramp will allow underground parking and drop-off of guests.

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Structural engineering advice

The architectural team can rely on our expertise to monitor the technical quality and consistency of the project.

We consider:

  1. the façade, both of the renovation of the existing building and the new volumes, above and below ground
  2. the challenges of underground construction and watertight building connections
  3. the roofs of both above- and underground building parts.
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Architectural challenges

  • The large underground volume requires a careful balance between the architectural design and the technical complexity of realising a three underground levels.
  • In addition, the use of a lot of curved joinery is an important factor.
  • Building on the coast introduces additional challenges, such as exposure to salty sea air and strong wind conditions.
  • The substantial roof area of the underground section has specific concerns in terms of detailing.

We do not lose sight of water and air tightness, thermal insulation, construction feasibility, building physics correctness and sustainability.

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Fire

Our fire experts monitor three RWA zones:

  • the main hall on the sea side
  • the corridors and stairwell on the square side
  • the stairwell in between.
Eager to learn more about fire safety

EPB

Our energy consultants provide EPB reporting and advice for both the renovation and new construction of the casino.

Find out exactly how we do that here

From Team Façade engineering (2)

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arch. Raf De Preter

Expert construction details
Façade advisor
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Gust

ir. arch. Gust Mannaerts

Project architect
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From Team Renovation, Restoration & Maintenance (1)

Tuur

arch. ass. Tuur Van Dijck

Advisor flat roofs
Safety coordinator
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From Team Sustainability, Energy & Comfort (1)

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ir. arch. Jona Van Steenkiste

Energy and sustainability advisor
EPB reporter
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From Team Fire (1)

Alexander S

ir. arch. Alexander Scheepers

Project architect
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