In the 1980s, the extension of the metro towards Cureghem left Anderlecht with several poorly defined public spaces, including the Fiennes, Grisar and Jorez areas, better known to the wider public as Clemenceau Square. Although all of them were redeveloped during the 2000s, they still carry the image of residual spaces. The consequences are clearly visible: illegal dumping, a general feeling of insecurity and, in the case of Clemenceau Square, a temporary closure with barriers. A more durable solution is now required.
With this mission, the municipality of Anderlecht aims to redevelop these spaces, with the main objective of restoring their quality of use. Small, targeted interventions are planned, within a short timeframe and with a relatively tight budget, to make the spaces more pleasant, greener and better suited for play. Safety and management are also key concerns, particularly for the Jorez space, where a closure is being considered. Finally, the choice of planting and materials should prioritise robustness and low maintenance.
While each space has specific functional and technical characteristics requiring a tailored approach, the municipality nevertheless seeks architectural coherence. In addition, a participatory process involving local residents is expected during the preparation of the preliminary design.
Given the stated ambitions, the project must strike a balance between creative, efficient and sustainable architecture on the one hand, and cost-effectiveness on the other, both in terms of design and in the future management, maintenance and renovation of the spaces.
The minimum skills required for this assignment are :
- Design of public spaces
- Execution of landscaping in public spaces
- Participation
- Quality of the approach to the assignment (55%)
- Quality and relevance of the references and of the team (30%)
- Feasibility (15%)
- Invitation to submit a tender: beginning of October 2025
- Site visit and briefing: Tuesday October 14th 2025
- Submission of tenders: Tuesday November 18th 2025
- Presentation of tenders to the jury: Thursday November 27th 2025
- Award of contract and start of the mission: end of December 2025
BUDGET
The amount available for the execution is estimated at € 500.000 excluding VAT and fees.
The fee is fixed at 10% of the amount of the works.
- A remuneration of € 1.200 will be awarded to each team that submitted a regular bid but was not chosen as a laureate.
If you are interested, we invite you to send an e-mail, before 23.09.2025 at 3 PM, to bouwmeester maître architecte at appel-oproep@bma.brussels, showing your interest, motivation and experience, and giving your contact details and/or those of the planned team (on a maximum of one attached A4 sheet).