How do you preserve the character of industrial heritage whilst bringing it up to today’s standards of comfort and performance? In Leuven’s Vaartkom, the former brewery site has been given a new lease of life as ‘Havenzicht’, a mixed-use development comprising homes, businesses and hospitality venues. For the windows, doors and curtain walls, various solutions from Reynaers Aluminium were selected, tailored to the architecture and the specific requirements of the project.

SlimLine 38 Cubic enhances the industrial character

SlimLine 38 Cubic plays an important role in preserving the original character. The slender aluminium profiles echo the delicate lines of traditional steel windows, thereby complementing the site’s industrial architecture and aesthetic. At the same time, the window and door system combines this aesthetic with contemporary performance in terms of insulation and comfort.

ConceptWall 50 enables the construction of curved curtain walls

At the rear of Havenzicht, the curved curtain walls presented a particular technical challenge. They were constructed using the ConceptWall 50 curtain wall system from Reynaers Aluminium.

The curved geometry required a thorough study of the joints, dimensions and positioning. The glazing panels were fitted flush against one another, without any visible cover caps. This ensures that the glazing remains as visually uninterrupted as possible, whilst the underlying structure technically supports the curved shape.

DigiTrace keeps product data available after delivery

Digitalisation also plays a part in Havenzicht. The features used are equipped with DigiTrace, Reynaers Aluminium’s digital product passport. Via a QR code, architects and other construction professionals gain direct access to relevant technical information, certificates and documentation.

This information remains available throughout the element’s subsequent life cycle. This means that important product information can be easily retrieved even during future maintenance, renovation or modifications.

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