47 BUILDINGS 1 Located in the heart of Heist, at the Maes- en Boerenboomplein, this impressive project comprises of an underground car park, two retail buildings, and a residential tower with public facilities on its lower floors, including a multipurpose hall, a council chamber, and a library. With a towering height of 50 m, the building’s eye-catching design guarantees a unique living experience that will captivate all who see it. However, the project was not without its challenges. The heterogeneous subsoil required a bespoke approach to the modelling of the building pit, given that no two areas were the same. Additionally, the choice of a flexible construction for the floor slabs without beams necessitated a detailed study of deflection and punching. Finally, the external façade presented its own engineering challenges, with divergent load paths via crosses and Y-shapes that required careful consideration. To manage these challenges, the structure was modelled using SCIA Engineer, allowing for the correct management of internal forces and deformations. Despite the obstacles, the final product is a testament to the project team’s expertise and dedication to creating an exceptional living and retail space. ARCHITECT Jacob + MacFarlane (concept) / b2ai (execution) OWNER Caaap GENERAL CONTRACTOR Artes CONSTRUCTION PERIOD 01/2021 - 10/2024 ENGINEERING COMPANY Establis Tijs Essel Beversesteenweg 612, Roeselare, Belgium https://www.establis.eu/ HOOST COMMUNITY HOUSE Heist, Belgium 6000 m² 6000 m²
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