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Royale Belge (DDS+)
Location
Watermael-Boitsfort, Brussels, Belgium
Date
2021
Type
Mixed-Use (Office, Hospitality, Wellness)
Status
Completed
Client
Souverain 25 NV
Architect
Caruso St John Architects, Bovenbouw Architectuur, DDS+
Role
Project Assistant – tender documents and bill of quantities based on 3D documentation
Renders
Nanopixel
The Royal Belge building, formerly occupied by AXA until 2017, is one of the most recognizable architectural landmarks in Brussels. Located on Boulevard du Souverain and surrounded by ponds and an 11-hectare beech forest, the building is known for its distinctive cross-shaped tower, corten steel structure, and bronze-colored façades.
Originally designed by architects René Stapels and Pierre Dufau, the 80,000 m² complex represents a bold example of luxurious corporate architecture from the late 1960s. Its architectural significance led to the site being placed on the Brussels safeguarding list in 2019.
The current project reimagines the building as a mixed-use complex while preserving its architectural identity and heritage value.
While working at DDS+, I contributed to the tender documents and the preparation of the bill of quantities based on the 3D documentation of the project.
The renovation is the result of a collaboration between Caruso St John Architects, Bovenbouw Architectuur, and DDS+.
