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Design and execution of the municipal administration building



With the opening of the municipal administration building in Willebroek, this small town between Antwerp and Brussels has been given a new landmark. The new building is integrated into the historical centre and is at the same time contemporary, comfortable, sustainable and future-proof.

Five years ago the city council in the Flemish town of Willebroek decided to locate its different administrations within a new building. The result is a building that aligns with the neighboring houses but then folds into an intimate square, creating a new meeting place in the municipality while at the same time naturally pointing to the entrance of the building. The facade material has been chosen as a reference to the old town hall and the nearby church; two historical constructions covered in the same natural sandstone. But instead of keeping to the same color, the new building is made in a pattern of tiles in different shades and sizes, giving it a vivid and contemporary look.

To maintain the privacy of the neighboring houses the back of the building is defined by stepped terraces covered with green roofs, which create a pleasant green view from the inside offices while sheltering the surrounding gardens from view.




Project Facts

Scope of work

Design and execution of a new building for the municipal administration building


Util (structural engineer), Bureau Bouwtechniek (technical engineer and technical project support), Landinzicht (landscape architect) and Aron (archeological research)


Willebroek, BE


5.000 m² floor area


Municipality of Willebroek


CEI Demeyer (BAM), Wycor, Pami


Completed, 2013


Steven Neyrinck & Thomas De Bruyne