The transformation of a former garage space in Brussels redefines the use of the inner courtyard, integrating workspaces and green areas with a focus on reuse and social cohesion.
The GROW project, located in Brussels, involves the transformation of a former complex of garages, stables and sheds into a hybrid space for work and community interaction, organised around a green inner courtyard. The intervention is based on the reuse of existing structures, combined with a partial reduction of the built volume through the selective demolition of obsolete elements, allowing surface area to be freed up for a permeable outdoor space oriented towards biodiversity.
The programme integrates coworking spaces, offices and paramedical uses, connected by a multipurpose room open to the outside, conceived as a support for neighbourhood activities. This social dimension is reinforced by proximity to educational facilities and local associations, encouraging interaction with the immediate surroundings.
From an environmental perspective, the strategy focuses on the conservation of the existing built heritage and the consistent selection of materials, prioritising solutions that contribute to comfort and to an indoor atmosphere perceived as welcoming. The declared primary energy consumption is 95.04 kWhep/m²·year, according to the Brussels PEB method, although other performance indicators are not specified on the page.
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