The Antwerp Municipal Port Authority wanted to centralize their scattered office needs in a new building, close to the existing (and protected) buildings in 'het Eilandje' at the Port of Antwerp.

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For this, Zaha Hadid Architects designed a fantastic new office building that floats above the existing buildings. A two-story underground parking lot was provided under the forecourt. Ingenium was responsible for the design of the technical systems in this spectacular project. Sustainability and energy friendliness were two important key concepts.

A concept using a BTES and heat pumps to cool and heat the building via chilled ceilings and chilled beams was developed. Maximum savings were made on water consumption by applying waterless urinals and presence detection, among other things. The lighting is fully controlled via KNX, with maximum daylight control. All this results in a K-level of 45 and an E-level of 75 for the new building volume. The total project also achieves a Breeam "very good" score.

Ingenium won the audience award for this design in the 2011 2020Challenge. This is a competition for innovative engineering firms that value sustainability.