(c) Séverin Malaud

ABRICOTIER

COMPLEX OPERATION IN A DENSE URBAN AREA

Rue de l’Abricotier in the Marolles, an empty corner plot used mainly for access to the emergencies  at Saint-Pierre Hospital: there is potential for a development, highlighted by the Marolles Sustainable neighborhood contract. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Brussels Public Agency for Social Welfare (CPAS-OCMW), which wants to develop several programs on this plot: CPAS-OCMW offices, public housing – the majority for large families -, a childcare area, a retail space and parking. This complex programme also has a logistical challenge, as the hospital’s  emergencies must remain accessible both during the works and once the project is completed.

The CPAS-OCMW is therefore looking for a multi-disciplinary team (architect, stability engineer, special techniques engineer, EPB advisor, safety&health coordinator and acoustics) with experience of mixed projects and densely built urban environments.