climate & biodiversity pledge

eld has signed the “Declaration of Climate & Biodiversity Emergency”, joining many other leading practices, both Belgian and international.
In signing this, eld commits to the pledges made on be.architectsdeclare.com

Back in Business: Handelsbeurs re-opens!

Today the former Antwerp Stock Exchange, ‘De Handelsbeurs’ formally opened it’s doors again!

After being closed for more than 20 years of standing vacant and a thorough Restoration and transformation.

During a very challenging construction phase, this listed monument was underpinned to build a 3 story underground car park.

The restored main hall is a covered public space, connecting several streets in Antwerp’s main shopping district and will form the backdrop of public and private events. The adjacent ‘Schippersbeurs’ contains a fine dinging restaurant and the neighbouring building block, including the historic ‘Hotel Dubois’ is set to open early 2020, and will contain a 5 star

“Autograph Collection” hotel by Marriott

Visit the Handelsbeurs for the first time during the Urban Trail on October 13th.

eld is proud to have worked on this gem in the center of our home town for the past decade together with restoration specialists Origin and contractor Denys, providing both architectural and structural & MEP engineering services.