Gangway Pier

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Public heritage

Heritage management plan and restoration of the pier on Blankenberge beach.

Awards

Publica Awards, nomination in the category 'Heritage & architecture' - 2023

FEBE Elements Award, category ‘Outstanding precast’ - 2023

Competition

1st prize

Status

completed - 2023

Location

Blankenberge

Surface

3.300m² (gangway), 1.945m² (abutment)

Client

City of Blankenberge

Team

Sacha Brabant, Gert Brulmans, Jan De Kesel, Sylvie Lamsens, Viktoria Toth, Jotte Verrept

Press

VRT NWS - De Standaard

The pier in Blankenberge was built in 1933 to a design by Jules Soete. It was constructed in concrete and protrudes 350 metres into the North Sea. For years, the pier has struggled with concrete rot and was supported by piles of sand. In 2013, we were commissioned to draw up a management and restoration plan for the gangway, including the windbreaks and the pavilions on the abutment. The current, new design looks sleek and slender and deviates minimally from the original model. The entire gangway is made of white concrete and finished with black accents. During the works, a double dam was constructed around the pier, so that the main volume could remain accessible.