Development of an administrative center for the CPAS of Mouscron

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The current site of the CPAS is surrounded by Avenue Royale, Rue Victor Corne, the Mouscron Hospital Center, and private gardens. The existing buildings lack clarity regarding their function, and access and circulation are poorly defined. The project aims to create a new administrative building at 1 Avenue Royale, providing a strong identity and enhanced visibility for the CPAS.

The new construction, housing social, administrative, and technical services, spans across R+2+semi-buried basement levels. The deconstructed volumetrics are clad in white thermolaquered perforated metal panels, ensuring a contemporary and uniform aesthetic. The building is treated as a cohesive whole, visible from all angles, with consistent attention to detail around its perimeter, both in terms of volume and elevation.

Two main entrances, marked by significant openings, structure the front and rear facades, taking into account solar orientation and the immediate environment. The facade walls consist of insulated wooden frame panels, promoting a lightweight structure, while the general post-and-beam construction principle allows for easier adaptability over time.