Photographs by Hufton+Crow
International project:
MICX
OVERVIEW: Situated between the historic centre and the
Grand Prés quarter, the MICX will serve as an architectural
landmark and a key element in a plan for economic
revitalization. The centre will be a place for meetings,
conferences and events, for the public and private sector. The
building includes auditoriums, meeting rooms and special
event spaces, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology
ARCHITECTS: Studio Libeskind (USA) in association with H2a
Architecte & Associés (Belgium)
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: CIT Blaton/Galère (Belgium)
OWNER: City of Mons
COST: €27 million
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 12 500m2
FLOORS: 3 (+1 parking)
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