In collaboration with Matthias TORO‍

Journey of physical and mental connections of a forgotten heritage in Southern Grand Mons

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Preface

Architectural projections onto territory should be inclusive, aiming to sensitize, reveal, and provoke rather than impose personal visions. The goal is to foster knowledge sharing and social-cultural engagement.

Approach

Focused on Line 109, a defunct railway from Mons to Chimay, the study examines a seven-kilometer stretch, highlighting two significant sites: the "Black Point" with Mont de l’Héribus and the "White Point" with the disused chalk quarry of Harmignies.

Interventions

The study reveals potential interventions to enhance user experience, including parking and entry point development, robust signage, access reorganization, green and blue connections, artistic barriers, traffic management, and quarry rehabilitation. The aim is to create a meaningful, sustainable visitor experience, highlighting both landscape and historical elements.