The ING Marnix building gets ready for the future

The ING MARNIX is a building that was originally built in two phases. The first one - Marnix I -  built in 1960-1963 and renovated in 2010, the second one – Marnix II + Marnix III – built in 1993-1994. Given that Marnix I has already undergone renovations, this project will focus on Marnix II and III and the only works that will be carried out in Marnix I will take place to respect architectural and technical coherence between all three parts. Tractebel joined forces with MK Engineering and will be responsible for the MEP challenges: Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning systems, electrical installations and data communication, sanitary facilities, some lifting devices, sprinkler systems, the definition of the multimedia equipment to be installed in the various zones and their connectivity, etc. As well as circularity studies, fire risk analyses and BIM Management, as one of the objectives is to provide the maintenance company with a precise tool for optimized building maintenance.

The process will start with a feasibility study and then the preparation of a preliminary project based on the program and options selected by ING and the architects. Tractebel will also provide support and supervision before, during, and after execution.

For Tractebel, being involved in the renovation of the Marnix building means more than completing a project, it means uniting with ING and the other partners to use our expertise towards goals that align with our mission: a carbon-neutral future.

In that sense, multiple studies and technical aspects have been made central to the renovation.

Firstly, ING aims to drastically limit the grey energy and ecological footprint of the project. A modification of the technics must avoid or limit the impact on the other disciplines by causing modifications and therefore we must design systems that meet the needs of the users in all areas while allowing for future modifications. The circularity studies also led to optimizing the choice of equipments & technologies, imposing reuse and recycling channels for waste and technical equipments not recovered and facilitating the future maintenance of the installations.

Finally, green technologies will be implemented, such as photovoltaics panels (Marnix I and Marnix II roofs will be covered with photovoltaic panels ), and rainwater recovery tanks will be installed on level -6 to supply non-drinking water for all the needs of the sanitary facilities and for watering the surroundings.