Sint-Maartensdal, Social housing complex in central Leuven, Belgium
The Sint-Maartensdal development features nine buildings arranged in a park setting, including three hexagonal towers and three extended residential blocks in a herringbone pattern.
The site transformed from a 1433 priory to military barracks in 1836, before architect Renaat Braem designed the current residential complex, constructed between 1960 and 1972.
The neighborhood received recognition as Belgium's most notable recent construction in 1967 by the Belgian Society of Modernist Urbanists and Architects.
The residential complex, managed by Dijledal housing company, underwent substantial renovations between 1998 and 2002, including new facades and additional staircases in the tower blocks.
The central tower reaches 115 meters with its antenna, establishing itself as the highest structure in Leuven, with a 45-meter spire adorning its roof.
Location: Leuven
GPS coordinates: 50.88256,4.70569
Latest update: June 9, 2025 00:32
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