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[Workshop] At DDS+, we believe in the power of continuous improvement. Last week, we took an inspiring workshop with the FAAST team to refine our approach to sustainability. Supported by their expertise and guidance, we’ve sharpened our sustainability strategy in order to continue pushing our projects further in terms of performance, accuracy and impact.

[under construction] 🏢 Discover Eclipse, office-to-office renovation shot by Nathalie Van Eygen ✨ Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eaUd-wiD DDS+ in collaboration with + e-maprod + Laurent Miers + Herpain Entreprise + GAMACO structural engineers + Concept Control + D2S International + Genie Tec

[Permit Obtained for Life6 ✔️] Revitalizing an iconic building in Uccle’s Lycée Français district, the Life6 project preserves a remarkable brutalist building with 1970s architectonic concrete façades while redefining its purpose. Located on a green plot, this former care home will be transformed into a residential complex with varied housing types, guided by the building’s original volumes, materials and structure. This renovation enables a new lifecycle without demolition, embedding the building’s conservation within a broader vision that treats the existing structure as a resource to be revitalized. Read more about Life6 through link in comments. A project by DDS+ with e-maprod + Herpain-Urbis + GAMACO structural engineers + SIX Consulting & Engineering s.a.

[Permit obtained for the renovation of Imprimerie de la Banque Nationale de Belgique ✔️] Originally custom-built for a specific use, the remarkable building of the Imprimerie de la Banque Nationale is about to be reconverted into a versatile, urban-integrated mixed-use ensemble. The project aims to preserve the existing structure's essence while ensuring its adaptability and longevity. The building's distinct morphological and spatial traits have directly contributed in shaping the project's program (Offices, Residential, Workshop spaces & Retail) facilitating functional mixity and aligning an architectural landmark with the neighborhood's current and future aspirations for increased diversity. Read more about the project through link in comments. A project by DDS+ with 3D Real Estate & Burco + Robbrecht en Daem architecten + BUREAU BAS SMETS + ARIES Consultants + SETESCO + VK architects+engineers, part of Sweco

Oxy gets a new spectacular façade, produced by Kyotec.

NovaCity at the S AM Swiss Architecture Museum in "Soft Power: The Brussels Way of Making the City". Highlighting the work of the BMA - Bouwmeester Maitre Architecte team and the dynamism of the architectural scene in Brussels, this exhibition will shed light on the framework conditions that have given rise to a high-quality building culture in Brussels and will feature multiple projects from the capital, including NovaCity. If you're in Basel anytime before March 16th, make sure to stop by the exhibition!

Article about Royale Belge's European Heritage Award by Jean Bernard for La Libre. 📰 👀 "C’est dans la catégorie “Conservation et réutilisation adaptive” que le travail de réhabilitation du bâtiment de la Royale Belge à Watermael-Boitsfort a été récompensé. […] Ce prix salue pour la première fois depuis son lancement par la Commission européenne en 2002 la réhabilitation d’un immeuble moderniste." Find the complete article through link in comments. Congratulations again to the team DDS+ + Caruso St John Architects Llp + Bovenbouw Architectuur + EOLE Atelier d'Architecture des JARDINS et du PAYSAGE + CORES Development + Urbicoon + FORESITE⁠ + APE + Francis Metzger + M-gineers + SuReal

This week was held the ceremony for the Architecture an Urbanism prize of the city of Liège’s, during which Espace Trianon had an honorable mention in the Residential Projects’ category 🏅. Nestled in the historical fabric of the city of Liège, this project preserves the neighbourhood's historical value while making place for quality housing and embodying the renewal and regeneration of the urban fabric. Well done to all the Espace Trianon team! DDS+ + Kairos nv + Galère + EOLE Atelier d'Architecture des JARDINS et du PAYSAGE + BUREAU D'ETUDES LEMAIRE + Pierre Berger + ATS Acoustique + PS2 - Bureau d'études + SECO + BAM Galère Read more about Espace Trianon through link in comments.

As regular collaborators with Rotor vzw-asbl, DDS+ is proud to be sponsoring the exhibition Entangled Matter, presented by Bozar and A+ Architecture in Belgium. Known for their two-decade-long commitment to sustainability and material repurposing, Rotor vzw-asbl will take a hard look at their own role in the construction economy. Check out Entangled Matter starting Octobre 16th up until January 12th at Bozar. More information about the exhibition through link in comments.

🏆 We’re excited to announce that Royale Belge has won the prestigious Conservation & Adaptive Reuse award at this year’s European Heritage Awards by Europa Nostra! The project stands as a shining example of thoughtful renovation that respects the past while embracing the needs of today. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this achievement possible—your dedication made all the difference! Here’s to celebrating the art of adaptive reuse! Congratulations to the team: Caruso St John Architects Llp + Bovenbouw Architectuur + EOLE Atelier d'Architecture des JARDINS et du PAYSAGE + CORES Development + Urbicoon - urban living + FORESITE⁠ + APE + Francis Metzger + M-gineers + SuReal