Charlemagne building, European Commission office building in European Quarter, Belgium
The Charlemagne building contains 15 floors and three conference rooms, serving as headquarters for multiple departments of the European Commission.
The structure was built in 1967 alongside the Berlaymont building and initially housed the Council of the European Union's Secretariat until 1995.
The building takes its name from Emperor Charlemagne, who governed much of Western Europe during the 8th century, representing European unity.
Located at 170 Rue de la Loi, the building houses the Directorate-General for Economic Affairs and Internal Audit Service of the European Commission.
In 1998, architect Helmut Jahn transformed the original concrete exterior into a glass facade, modernizing the building's appearance.
Location: City of Brussels
Architects: Jacques Cuisinier
Floors above the ground: 15
Address: Wetstraat 170 1000
GPS coordinates: 50.84361,4.38028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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