Container Park for the Canal Zone

The Brussels Canal Zone is a unique site with a distinct identity. The industrial character translates into a colorful mix of urban and industrial typologies. This design for a container park shows how the skillful arrangement, folding, and stacking of different elements bring even the simplest materials to life. The angle between the nearby railway tracks and the canal determines the shape of the ‘recycling square,’ which relates to the waterway as a kind of balcony. Lorries travel across the raised platform while the visitor traffic circulates beneath. From the balcony, the waste is thrown into the appropriate containers below, which are hidden behind the square. The square is roofed, with a triangular steel framework supported by concrete columns. Old tires serve as capital. The staff room forms a natural observation point on the first floor.