The new smart grid research laboratory and education building for the Catholic University of Leuven at the campus in the Waterschei district of Genk, Belgium, was set up as a generous and very flexible structure based on C2C principles. At the moment, Energyville is one of Flanders’ most sustainable buildings in terms of energy use, CO2 reduction, and adaptability. The building is the first educational and research facility in Belgium to obtain the BREEAM certificate “Outstanding.” Atelier Kempe Thill received the commission for this project after taking first prize in the invited competition.
Project
laboratory building, office spaces and parking garage at the Genk-Waterschei campus
Co-designers
architecture office OSAR, Antwerp
Status
invited competition, first prize, built
Client
Catholic University Leuven
Images
Ulrich Schwarz
