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Eco-Led Reimagined Mail Facilities

Tour & Taxis Was Renovated into a Sustainable Mixed-Use Space

— August 17, 2021 — Art & Design
Tour & Taxis has been undergoing reimagining and renovations for Extensa by local studio Archi 2000. The building was formerly used as a mail facility by the Brussels canal northwest of the Belgian capital. Eventually, its functions became obsolete, and it sat vacant for 20 years.

Now, the upgraded complex boasts four event spaces, accommodating 10,000 guests each. Galleries, conference rooms, and office spaces are now open in the complex, showcases carefully restored industrial architecture. Tour & Taxis aim to create an eco-led, mixed-use restored district. To do so, renewable-energy and energy-saving technologies were introduced by the architectural studio to many existing buildings. The district's food and retail hall is scheduled to launch in September 2021.

Image Credit: Tour & Taxis
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - The adaptive reuse of Tour & Taxis into a sustainable mixed-use space showcases an opportunity for the growth of sustainable architecture practices in real estate.
2. Renewable Energy Integration - Integrating renewable energy and energy-saving technologies into existing buildings presents an opportunity for industries to adopt and innovate on eco-friendly solutions.
3. Mixed-use Developments - The creation of a mixed-use district with event spaces, galleries, and office spaces showcases an opportunity for the development of more versatile, mixed-use buildings in urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The use of sustainable architecture and renewable energy in Tour & Taxis presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the real estate industry towards building eco-led spaces.
2. Renewable Energy - The integration of renewable energy into existing buildings opens up opportunities for innovation and growth for industries involved in renewable energy solutions.
3. Urban Development - The Tour & Taxis district presents opportunities for urban planners and developers to create more mixed-use, sustainable spaces in urban areas.
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