
10 months and 7 machines .. huge project in Kortrijk/Courtrai for the foundations of this 34 000 m² shopping mall.
Rotary cased bored piles with enlarged base
Diaphragm wall - shopping center
+ 14 382 m² diaphragm wall for the entrance tunnels
This modern and urban shopping mall, open since 2010, offers 85 shops and brands of mode, living style, restaurants and much more. Situated in the middle of the city, close to the pedestrian area, it also provides more than 1500 parking spots for cars and bikes as well as 80 housings.
In order to shortened the construction time, one the solution was to build higher and deeper at the same time. Which was made possible thanks to our realization of barrettes.
Project name
K in Kortrijk
Category
Commercial, Car Parks
Techniques
Large diameter bored pile with enlarged base, Barrette, Diaphragm wall
Contract type
Build
Location
Kortrijk, Belgium
Client
AM Wijngaard (Van Laere – Van Roey)
Building Period
2007 - 2008
Architect
Robbrecht & Daem
Total value
€ 5.5 million