The transformation of a former candle factory into social housing in Anderlecht finds its root in the urban renovation of the Heyvaert district, which aims to reshape the public spaces along the Senne River, which was covered in the 19th century to make way for a growing need for mobility.

Located at the corner of two different environments, the project acts as a pivot for this duality. It generates a new articulation towards the typical Brussels street and the future park of la petite Sennette, with each facade interacting with its immediate environment.

The ground floor will host a public function determined during a participatory process with the aim of strengthening the future link to its surroundings.

• Location

  Anderlecht, Belgium

• Client

  GOB-SPRB Bruxelles Synergie

• 51N4E project team

  Freek Persyn, Johan Anrys, Benoit Lanon, Laura Villeret, Wim Menten, Pu Hsien Chan, Marie-Anne Vandevenne, Maud Maes, Jakob Hainich, Leonie Van Bellingen, Ruben Janssens, Yukai Wang

• 51N4E involvement

  Full process

• Structural engineer

  BAS

• Technical engineer

  Tech3

• Main Contractor

  InAdvance

• Budget

  3.6 million euros

• Programme

  6 social housing units (1 to 3-bedroom apartments) with a shared space and space with neighbourhood oriented function.

• Site surface

  240 m²

• Built surface

  800 m²

• Photography

  51N4E

• Design

  2019-2021

• Execution

  2024-2025