Sint-Maartensdal, Social housing complex in central Leuven, Belgium
Sint-Maartensdal is a residential complex in Leuven comprising nine buildings set within a park. The layout features three hexagonal towers and three elongated residential blocks arranged in a herringbone pattern.
A priory from 1433 originally stood on this land before it became military barracks in 1836. Architect Renaat Braem then designed and built the current residential complex from 1960 to 1972.
The development became a symbol of progressive living and modern thinking in Belgium during the 1960s. Its location within green spaces reflected new ideas about how people could live together.
The site is open to the public and allows visitors to explore the architecture and green spaces. It is easily accessible on foot from downtown Leuven.
One of the most distinctive towers rises prominently above the city and shapes Leuven's skyline. Its visibility from many points in the city makes the complex a local landmark for navigation.
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