Silvertoptorens, Residential towers in Kiel district, Antwerp, Belgium
Silvertoptorens is a residential complex made up of three concrete towers in Kiel district. The buildings display brutalist architecture with raw, geometric forms that stand out prominently in the urban landscape.
The towers began construction in 1974 under architect Jul De Roover and reflect housing design of that era. Extensive renovations started in the 2000s to upgrade their structural systems and improve living conditions.
The towers house 525 social apartments distributed across three buildings, providing essential housing solutions for the local community.
The complex sits near Antwerp's ring road and connects well with public transit. You can view the facade from public areas around the site and appreciate its design from multiple angles in the neighborhood.
During renovation works, construction schedules were adjusted to protect a nesting pair of peregrine falcons at high elevation. This adaptation shows how urban development can work around local wildlife.
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