Recycling Park in Kielsbroek

Antwerp

Site plan

The recycling park in Kielsbroek was given an infrastructural scale to stand out amidst existing and future industry. The natural slope of the site was used to create an recycling area relatively higher than the waste containers, minimizing the need for earth moving. The site is demarcated by a canopy and staff building on one side and container retaining walls on the other. An oversized wooden beam connects the staff building with the canopy, and the long mast structure highlights the containers.

The staff building is organized as an enfilade of rooms connecting the reception and dining areas, with large corner windows overlooking the plaza. Two round drilled openings provide diagonal views on the comings and goings. The canopy further also accommodates the entrance hall, public restroom, and pay machine. The canopy’s white profiled steel roof is supported by steel columns and solid retaining walls.

Elemental materials such as gray concrete, red industrial brick, laminated wood, and galvanized steel are used in such a way as to create surprising effects.

  • Design teamDirk Somers, Marie van Kerckhoven, Elin Leysen en Jakub Srnka
  • LocationKielsbroek, 2018 Antwerpen
  • Year2021 - 2024
  • clientCity of Antwerp
  • PhotographyDavid de Bruijn