The Peterbospark social housing estate in Anderlecht consists of some 20 residential buildings from the 1970s. These for the most part medium-height buildings contain about 100 flats and are planned free-standing on a spacious plot. This creates a park context at ground level.

We investigated the feasibility of three buildings and are supervising their renovation together with the architects.

Feasibility

Part of the buildings are owned by the social housing company Anderlechtse Haard / Foyer Anderlechtois. After an initial feasibility study involving the design team, it was decided to draw up a renovation dossier for three of the buildings to completely renew the facades and technical installations.

Buildings 4, 7 and 13

The three buildings are very similar in terms of architectural style, size and current condition. Buildings 4 and 7 (96 flats each) are almost identical copies, building 13 (104 flats) differs slightly in terms of flat types and has a different orientation. Each of the three buildings includes a medium-height building in terms of fire safety, with a cornice height of 25 m.

A total of 296 residential units will be realised after renovation.

Buildings 4, 7 and 13 to be renovated while remaining occupied.

Renovation

After a prefabricated facade is installed at the level of the outside of the existing terraces, the new, continuous insulated shell will receive new terraces. Occupancy is guaranteed during the renovation works.

As executive architects, we help the designing architects with all technical and financial issues so that they can fully focus on the design. We also monitor the implementation and ensure that the objectives and plan are always crystal clear for all partners, so that together we can realise our dreams.