Cité administrative de Liège, High-rise town hall in Féronstrée et Hors-Château, Belgium.
Description
The Cité Administrative de Liège is a tall office building with 18 stories featuring a modernist design with clean lines and functional spaces throughout. Its facade displays the straightforward geometry typical of the International Style, emphasizing simplicity and efficiency in its structural form.
History
Construction took place from 1963 to 1967, bringing together municipal services that had been scattered across multiple locations in the city. This consolidation marked a significant change in how Liège organized its administrative operations.
Culture
The building incorporates International Style elements similar to the United Nations headquarters in New York, reflecting mid-20th century architectural trends.
Practical
The building sits in central Liège and is easily accessible by public transport from various parts of the city. Its central location makes it convenient for residents to handle administrative matters without traveling far from the downtown area.
Did you know?
The building underwent a recent renovation that added geothermal heating and solar panels to reduce its energy consumption. This modernization demonstrates how an older structure can be adapted to meet current environmental standards.
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