Manhattan Center

Manhattan Center is a modern tower about 102 meters tall that combines hotel rooms and commercial shops in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode. Its most noticeable feature is the regular grid of windows across the facade, which gives the building its distinctive appearance.

The building was completed in 1972 during a period when Brussels was rebuilding its downtown area with modern architecture after World War II. It became part of how the city transformed its business district into a contemporary urban center.

The building shows how American design ideas came to Brussels in the 1970s and became part of the city's modern skyline, influencing how people see the downtown area.

The building sits near Rogier metro station, making it easy to reach and well connected to shopping areas and main transport hubs. Visitors can walk to nearby shops and restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood.

The window pattern on the facade was designed specifically to let natural light reach all the rooms inside the building. This careful arrangement makes the building look different at various times of day depending on how sunlight hits it.

Location: Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Inception: 1972

Architects: Groupe Structures

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 30

Height: 102 m

Address: Bolwerklaan

GPS coordinates: 50.85583,4.35806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23