Gare Maritime (Assignment on behalf of www.mbg.be & www.cfe.be)

Tour & Taxis will soon be home to a new lively city quarter. Renovations are underway on the Gare Maritime, and the expansive former freight station will become a covered neighbourhood with facilities for shopping, work, leisure activities, eating and drinking, and public events. The Gare Maritime is already a stunning building, and our renovations will highlight its beauty while increasing its functionality. The wood panels used to construct the original roof in 1902 have been restored to pristine condition. They complement the smaller wooden structures currently under construction in the station’s side facades, which will house office and retail space. The three central spans of the development will remain free, creating generous space for people to stroll and relax together, or to attend events, exhibitions and festivals. Green, lush vegetation will thrive under a massive wide-span station roof, with a pleasant climate that will adapt to seasonal weather changes. From the depths of winter through the heat of summer, the Gare Maritime will be much more than a building – it will be a bustling neighbourhood for everyone in Brussels to experience (Extensa).