Durable City of Brussels
12/01/2023
Over the past four years, the former Parking 58 site in the centre of the capital has been transformed into the new administrative centre of the City of Brussels: Brucity. The 1,700 city officials were given a brand-new home by the end of 2022. It is a 12-storey passive building (37,000 m²) and holds a BREEAM rating of Very Good. As Belgian specialist in workspace designing, Pami took care of the entire office furnishing.
Sustainability policy
The City of Brussels wanted to apply circular principles with regard to the furniture and fight waste by making smart use of the materials that are already there. They aspired to convert or upgrade some of the existing furniture, thus giving it a new use. The existing furniture was inventoried and analysed. This clarified which furniture needed to be refurbished or adapted to be integrated into the interior concept as ‘new’ furniture. The scope included workstations, office chairs, and conference and multifunctional chairs.
Pami, a partner with expertise
Pami has been responding to the growing demand for sustainable solutions for years and won this public contract after a thorough screening by the City of Brussels.
Result
Aesthetic and circular; sustainable goals were continuously aligned during the process. New and refurbished furniture complement each other perfectly in terms of colours and materials. They form a true whole within the interior concept. Moreover, it reinforces the positive image of the City of Brussels for its environmental approach.