MagaZIN – newsletter July 2021
MAGAZIN
ONLINE EDITION
July 2021
ABOUT ZIN
ZIN is the project to transform Towers 1 and 2 of the WTC complex in the Brussels North area. This emblematic project is the first in the North area to combine different functions in a highly innovative way.
First pouring of circular concrete in Belgium – from 30,000 tons of rubble to 30,000 tons of new, high-grade concrete
ZIN sets great store by sustainability and is the first building that extensively applies the principles of circularity and Cradle-to-Cradle. On 11 June, the first pouring of circular concrete took place at the ZIN construction site using C2C silver certified™ concrete. Many partners, and the press, had noted this significant event in their diary. Befimmo ranks as a pioneer and contributes to a greener construction sector. If you are curious about how the day went and how Befimmo brought it to a successful conclusion, click here for more information.
A visual report of the first pouring of concrete
View the first pouring of concrete as it happened on 11 June. A bright and sunny day that received a great deal of attention in the media.
Assembling cranes with cranes up to a height of 152 metres
The Dufour group assembling four new cranes in April marked the start of a new phase in the project: the reconstruction stage. We bade farewell to De Meuter and welcomed Open Minds, the consortium comprising CFE, BPC, VMA and Van Laere. Open Minds has assumed responsibility for the redevelopment of the two towers and the construction of the central structure connecting the two towers. Curious about how cranes erect cranes? Click here for more information.
ZIN as eyecatcher during the digital version of “Open site day”
On Sunday 30 May, it was possible to pay a virtual visit to the ZIN construction site from your home. Because of the corona pandemic, the open site event was exceptionally held digitally, with ZIN as one of 124 construction sites you could visit. Discover the virtual tour at the ZIN construction site here.
From WTC 1 & 2 to ZIN in 5 stages
Stage 01: Application for and issuance of permit
Stage 02: Preparatory work, cleaning and asbestos removal
Stage 03: Demolition of towers
Stage 04: Construction of central volume, reconstruction of towers, and completion – from April 2021
Stage 05: Building delivery – summer 2024: complete commissioning
More information?
We’ll be happy to help you with any questions or comments about the ZIN project. Contact us by phone between 9 am and 5 pm, or send an e-mail.
0800/11.515
info@zin.brussels
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