Kortenberg building, European Union office building in Brussels, Belgium
The Kortenberg building is a European Union office structure in Brussels with an L-shaped layout. It rises eight stories along Avenue de Cortenbergh and four stories along Rue Le Titien, featuring facades of reddish granite.
The structure was originally built in 1977 for an insurance company. In the early 2000s it was converted to serve European Union operations focused on security and defense policy.
The building houses several European Union departments focused on security and defense matters. It serves as a hub where staff from different member states collaborate on shared security policies.
The building is situated in an accessible area of Brussels' European Quarter. Visitors should expect restricted access and be aware that security procedures are in place at the entrance.
The facade combines aluminum window frames with unpolished granite that displays subtle patterns beneath each opening. This architectural detail often goes unnoticed despite adding visual interest to the exterior.
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