South Tower, Modern skyscraper in Saint-Gilles, Belgium.
The South Tower is a modern office building in the Saint-Gilles district of Brussels. The structure rises 150 meters with 38 floors above ground and 3 basement levels designed for administrative and commercial use.
Construction began in 1962 and finished in 1967, making it the tallest structure in the European Economic Community at that time. Other buildings in Europe surpassed it in height within five years of completion.
The tower functions as the central location for the Belgian Federal Pensions Service, managing retirement benefits for thousands of citizens across the country.
The building sits close to Brussels-South railway station, making it simple to reach by public transportation. Inside, 11 elevators help visitors and workers move efficiently between the many floors.
Between 1995 and 1996, the building underwent a major exterior overhaul where workers replaced the entire facade with new glass panels. This renovation gave the tower a fresh appearance and improved its energy efficiency and structural performance.
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