RTBF, Brüssel

For its new headquarters, the RTBF — the French-speaking Belgian Radio and Television — combines modularity, flexibility and sustainability to reinforce the collective work and creativity of its team, while being more transparent with visitors and the public.

Technische Details

Neubauten RTBF   www.rtbf.be

Ort Brussels, Belgium.

Baukosten 71 million €.

Zeitrahmen Competition: 2015. Design: 2016-2019. Construction: 2019-2025. Opening: 2026.

Bauherr Radio Télévision Belge Francophone.

Architect(en) MDW, Belgium   www.mdw-architecture.com  •  V+ de bien-être, Belgium   www.vplus.org

Zahl der Sitzplätze Open space offices, meeting rooms, radio, television and media broadcasting studios, multifunctional room open on the foyer, news room, restaurant and ancillary spaces. Total area 38 000 m².

Nutzung Public broadcasting organisation producing live and pre-recorded programs for radio, television and Internet.

Leistungsumfang Full design contract for room acoustics, including basic design, construction and post-opening services. In collaboration with Tractebel Belgium for building acoustics.

Beteiligte Berater Thomas Wulfrank, Johan Brulez, Émilie Carayol, Kahle Acoustics.

1/7RTBF's foyer and view of the multipurpose hall. Foto © Kahle Acoustics
2/7Various acoustic absorption finishes on the walls and on the ceiling of the RTBF's foyer. Foto © Kahle Acoustics
3/7Detail of the locally-sourced white perforated block wall finish. Foto © Kahle Acoustics
4/7Newsroom where acoustic absorption is added on the walls and under the concrete slab. Additional absorptive translucent fabric is placed under the glazing roof. Foto © Kahle Acoustics
5/7Open office floor with some isolated meeting spaces “phonebox” (on the right). Walls are acoustically absorptive through locally made bricks, perforated wooden panels and wood fibre panels. On the ceiling, acoustic treatment is integrated within lights. Foto © Kahle Acoustics
6/7View on the locally sourced perforated bricks with acoustically absorbing qualities. Foto © Kahle Acoustics
7/7View of the inside of the Multipurpose Hall. Foto © Kahle Acoustics