Résidence Kennedy, Modern residential tower in Liège, Belgium
Résidence Kennedy is an 85-metre residential tower at Quai Paul van Hoegaerden 2 in central Liège, built in architectural concrete between 1967 and 1970. Its pale facade is divided by a regular grid of windows and recessed balconies, and a lower podium with a blue and yellow band and an "Accueil" sign adjoins the base. In 1979 it held 217 units, including 102 studios, over 29 floors.
Construction took place from 1967 to 1970 as Liège was modernizing following World War II with Marshall Plan support. This rebuilding phase shaped the city through large-scale housing projects that transformed urban areas.
The building emerged when Liège was reshaping its center with modern residential structures to house a growing population. It reflects how architects of that era viewed high-rises as a practical response to urban housing needs.
The building sits near the Meuse River and Kennedy Bridge in central Liège, making it easily accessible from main thoroughfares. Its location close to key transport links means the surroundings are active and well-connected to other parts of the city.
During the 24 June 2024 cellar fire, fifteen people were lifted from the tower by helicopter hoist, a first for a high-rise fire in Belgium. An NH-90 of the 40th Heli Squadron from Koksijde air base took part alongside a Luxembourg MD-902. Brussels firefighters brought their 64-metre ladder, the highest in Europe, to reach the upper floors.
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