Altiero Spinelli building, Government office building in European Quarter, Brussels, Belgium
The Altiero Spinelli building is a modern office building in the European Quarter with a distinctive glass facade and interconnected towers. It provides workspaces for parliamentarians along with shops, restaurants, and various support services.
The building was completed in 1997 and replaced a former brewery and railway site in Brussels. Its construction marked a turning point in transforming the area into a center for European institutions.
The building hosts artworks from different European countries displayed throughout its corridors and public spaces. This collection reflects the artistic diversity that connects European cultures.
The building is part of a larger complex and can be viewed from outside, with its glass architecture being particularly striking. Visitors can find cafes and shops around the building for daily needs.
The building is named after Altiero Spinelli, an Italian founder of European integration who envisioned a united Europe. This naming reflects the connection between the architecture and the ideals underlying European cooperation.
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