Rue Neuve Brussels

‘In a highly challenged and intensely used central area, the ground was treated with a careful yet robust design, acknowledging the multiple use interests in these contested spaces. The design offers a gesture of care and generosity for all. The visionary master plan aims to bring housing back into the inner city, adding life and human presence in times when shops are closing. With the perspective of retail’s shrinking presence in inner cities, the completion of the programmatic offers strives for a lively urban future.’ Markus Bader