Antwerp Town Hall

Project description

Antwerp Town Hall was completely restored between 2018 and 2022. Part of the work: Underfloor systems from OBO. The town hall in Antwerp is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It was built in 1561 and it was now time to restore elements, such as the numerous paintings and the gilded wall panelling. The exterior walls were also restored, giving the masonry a new lease of life. Of course, a town hall is not just a cultural building, but also a functional one. For this reason, the entire electrical engineering in the building was renovated, in order to guarantee an improved supply with power and data. The OBO underfloor solutions came into play here.

The UDHOME2 floor socket with hinged lid and the GES9M-2, delivered in bronze at the behest of the customer, was installed in the parquet floor in the 2nd floor of the building.

The UDHOME2 with tube body was installed on the ground floor. Here too, the architect decided on a bronze version, as this fit better into the atmosphere of the building. Here, the sockets are mounted at an angle of 54°, meaning that the cover can also be closed when the socket is in use.

Why did the customer choose OBO products?

In this project, the electrical installation engineer EVIP nv decided on OBO due to its wide range of underfloor solutions. The OBO underfloor systems matched the low floor height in the town hall perfectly.

What type of challenges occurred during construction?

The historical character of the building was to remain intact in this project. This and the very small installation depth were challenges to be tackled in this project. The underfloor systems from OBO represented an elegant solution to supply existing offices with data and power.