Headquarters Essers
Realisation: ILB architecten
Designer: Elizabet Iglesias
Landscape: Denis Dujardin
Structural Engineer: Mouton Structural Design
Technical Engineer: Raco Studiebureau
Images: Studiovision Photography
Location: Genk, Belgium
Programme: Offices & Parking building
Client: Essers nv
Status: Completed 2021
Where once was a large parking lot now rises the Essers headquarters. With its 8 stories, the slender office tower forms a landmark for the site. The compact volume leaves room for a 5-story parking building equipped with a green façade that accommodates the entire parking program.
The robustness and strength of the logistics sector was incorporated into the design as much as possible. The outer shell of concrete and glass is flanked by a steel facade. The black facades and tall windows are a nod to the region's mining history.
The headquarter is future-oriented, therefor much attention was paid to sustainability and energy efficiency. Windmills and solar panels already provide sufficient electricity. With the help of heat pumps, self-generated green energy is optimally used for the heating and cooling of the building. The well-being and comfort of the employees is guaranteed by opting for high-quality climate ceilings. Passive cooling, rainwater recovery, green roofs, biodiverse greenery... all choices that maximize sustainable logistics.
