Mohammed VI Tower Sets New Benchmark for Skyline in Africa

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Construction is complete on the Mohammed VI Tower, a new architectural icon that stands as the tallest tower in Morocco. Rising 250 meters above the Bouregreg Valley in Rabat, the tower is a symbol of Morocco’s modern ambitions. Visible from 50 kilometers away, the 55-story tower emerges from a four-level podium, creating a striking rocket-like silhouette on Rabat’s skyline. Awarded in 2018 by O TOWER, BESIX delivered the project in a joint venture with its partner TGCC under a Design-Build contract, covering full responsibility for design, engineering, procurement and construction, including structural works, façades, advanced electro-mechanical building systems, luxurious finishes … Read more

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Iconic Landmark Delivered in Abu Dhabi

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BESIX, in partnership with Trojan General Contracting, has delivered the Zayed National Museum, a landmark of architectural and cultural significance on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Designed by Foster + Partners, the museum stands as a tribute to the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. As the centerpiece of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum joins the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, also under construction by BESIX. In 2021, BESIX and its local partner Trojan General Contracting were awarded the contract by the Department of Culture and … Read more

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Construction Complete on New RTBF Headquarters Média Square in Belgium

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BESIX, Valens and In Advance, together JV VALBESINA, recently completed Média Square in Brussels (Belgium), the new headquarters and production company of Belgian Radio and Television of the French Community. The building covers a gross area of 38,000 square meters. Média Square is equipped with 18 studios, designed to share equipment between the teams, which optimizes resources and accelerates content production. This versatility meant the site teams faced unique structural and acoustic challenges during construction. “We constructed these studios as completely soundproof units,” said Tom Michiels, project director at BESIX. “Each studio is surrounded by multiple layers of sound-absorbing material … Read more

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