{"id":50361,"date":"2026-04-29T08:52:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/?post_type=showroom_cpt&p=50361"},"modified":"2026-04-29T08:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:52:13","slug":"allegaer","status":"publish","type":"showroom_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/en\/showroom\/allegaer\/","title":{"rendered":"Allegaer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A green and calm urban district behind Sint-Truiden station<\/p>

Allegaer<\/h1> <\/div>\n
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With the Allegaer masterplan, Sint-Truiden sets a new benchmark for sustainable urban development. The area behind the station is transformed into a green, low-traffic and vibrant district with 400 homes, collective gardens and spaces for social interaction. The project creates a future-oriented living environment where quality, biodiversity, daylight and connection to the surrounding landscape are central.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Facts about the project<\/h2> <\/div>\n
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    Expertise:<\/dt>\n
    Architecture<\/dd>\n
    Gilen Immobili\u00ebn<\/dt>\n
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    studio BNL – HOSBUR – M-gineers<\/dt>\n
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    architecture, master planning, environmental permit, execution<\/dt>\n
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    Urban structure and programme<\/h2>\n

    The masterplan comprises 18 buildings organised into five distinct character areas:<\/p>\n

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    • Den Hof<\/strong>: small-scale, village-like character integrated into the existing neighbourhood<\/li>\n
    • De Kop<\/strong>: station area with mixed functions in an iconic tower volume<\/li>\n
    • De Boomgaard<\/strong>: open landscape structure around a central rain garden<\/li>\n
    • De Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re<\/strong>: apartments with generous terraces and views towards the Green Spine<\/li>\n
    • De Tuin<\/strong>: collective area with play and meeting spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Together, these areas form a diverse residential landscape that strengthens the transition between city and countryside.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0Landscape, mobility and liveability<\/h2>\n

      A central Green Spine<\/strong> connects the city centre with the surrounding Haspengouw landscape and forms the structuring element of the project. The outdoor environment is designed as a cooling urban garden with strong focus on biodiversity, shading and water management.<\/p>\n

      Cars are removed from the surface and concentrated in a central underground parking facility. Narrow residential paths function as play streets and informal meeting spaces, fully prioritising pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n

      Strategically placed bicycle parking facilities ensure maximum accessibility and support sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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      Ecology and climate resilience<\/h2>\n

      The landscape actively contributes to climate adaptation. Green zones, fruit and nut trees, as well as shared gardens and allotments, enhance biodiversity and create new social spaces within the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

      An efficient system of swales and rain gardens ensures natural water retention and drainage, turning Allegaer into a climate-resilient urban district.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0Connection to the city<\/h2>\n

      The masterplan integrates seamlessly into the surrounding urban fabric and strengthens connections with nearby primary and secondary schools. Safe and green links create a coherent environment where housing, nature and daily life reinforce each other.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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