UMons - Eco-Tech Centre — Mons, Belgium

The site’s main characteristic is undoubtedly its triangular shape, with the hypotenuse bordering the roadway, while the two shorter sides face the Nimy Plain university campus.

This configuration led to the development of a triangular base plinth housing the teaching functions, designed to accommodate a large number of occupants.
Its volume does not exceed ground floor plus one level (G+1), and is topped by a second, square-shaped volume rising four storeys. This upper volume accommodates the research activities.

The building entrance is accessed via the forecourt, which ensures a direct connection with the campus. An intensively planted garden occupies the triangular terraces covering the first floor.

The red brick used for the façades, widely predominant in the surrounding neighborhood, was chosen to harmonize with the existing buildings.
The selected materials strike a balance between robustness, thermal performance, and environmental responsibility; they are certified and carry environmental labels.