The challenge for the construction of the Texaco service station on the E40 road in Heverlee in Belgium was to align seamlessly with the neighboring Egenhove forest. Architects office Absis architecten won the competition with a design that was bound to shine. The station now in use is made up of a primary structure consisting of a canopy roof and carried by concrete columns. A secondary steel structure supports the first floor and is surrounded by glass walls with a printed tree design. The underside of the canopy was designed with Hunter Douglas Luxalon® 300L Wide Panel exterior ceiling providing clean, sleek appearance.
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- Location
- Heverlee, Belgium
- Project Year
- 2012
- Category
- Pump stations
TEXACO HEVERLEE
STRABAG Belgium nv •
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The project includes the new estate of a hotel, two service stations on both sides of the E40 motorway including a shop, a restaurant and a cafeteria. “The facility island” is an exemple of the architectural design which takes into account several ecological principles. The building is made out of a ‘super structure’ which is carried by branched columns in white decorative concrete. A large penthouse across the motorway will catch the attention of the motorists and will persuade them to use the modern petrol station facilities. The concrete super structure is combined with a flexible structure of steel, beams, columns and non load bearing walls. The skin of the building is made out of super -insulating glass using the image of trees and leaves to give a natural touch to the building. The images function as a great reference to the Egenhovebos, a forrest in the vicinity of the Texaco petrol station. The large concrete crossings and the window print make it possible to restrict the cooling necessity. The temporary partnership STRABAG Belgium nv and Stadsbader was responsible for this new estate project.
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The German construction group STRABAG first came to Belgium in 1965. Since then, STRABAG Belgium has grown to become one of the leading construction companies in Belgium. Its project portfolio spans various domains of construction: industrial and commercial construction, civil engineering, residential construction, renovation and restoration and environmental projects. A class 8 general contractor, STRABAG Belgium draws upon nearly 50 years of experience in the construction industry. It is thanks to our (around 400) skilled and enthusiastic employees that we currently have a yearly turnover of over 200 million euro. This makes STRABAG a respected name in the top 10 of general constructors in Belgium. STRABAG is synonymous with quality and reliability: its integrated management system is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and VCA** certified.
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STRABAG Belgium is a 100% subsidiary of the German Ed. Züblin AG (based in Stuttgart) and is part of the European construction group STRABAG SE. The international knowledge and experience of STRABAG/Züblin combined with its local representation makes it possible to realise even the most complex projects. Our motto is: ‘Think global, act local’. The decentralised strategy followed by STRABAG Belgium ensures that our approach stays ‘close to the client’ and that we are able to build long-lasting relationships with subcontractors, clients and partners. This time-efficient and cost-effective way of working has given rise to an ever-expanding network of loyal and satisfied customers. Clients from the public sector (UZ Gent, AG Vespa, Aquafin, ...) as well as from the private sector (Coca Cola, Procter & Gamble, McArthurGlen, ...) keep coming back to our organisation year after year. STRABAG Belgium’s international basis facilitates stable production and technically advanced and innovative solutions while affording us a strong financial standing.
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Over the past decade, the function of the general building contractor has shifted to that of a client-focused service provider. A strong financial background, sustainable policy, a strong staff policy, innovative construction techniques and technical expertise are the greatest assets of STRABAG Belgium. We have developed a great deal of experience with partnership arrangements such as Public-Private Partnerships and Design & Build projects. Our STRABAG Teamconcept formula, for instance, is specifically developed to realize cost and time saving optimizations for all project partners. Our portfolio reflects the structure of society, with the result that we have broad-ranging experience in the construction of schools, hospitals, residential care centres, offices, industrial sites and designer outlets
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