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The construction of the Justus Lipsius building meant that the vehicles up to the Justus Lipsius building. As regards the facade
esplanade was surrounded by large buildings, causing a great of the canopy over the main entrance, the free space down to
increase in wind speeds. Following a detailed simulation of the the ground is blocked by a screen of the same kind. To ensure
microclimate and confirmed by a wind tunnel test, a translucent the security of heads of state, this road can be completely
windbreak made of two 3-metre high sheets of expanded bead- closed via a similar sliding bullet-proof screen.
blasted stainless steel was installed opposite the large opening
to the Chaussée d’Etterbeek. Similar windbreaks, this time a bit The trees (one oak tree and three robinia pseudoacacia (false
lower, surround the other objects emerging from the esplanade: acacia, black locust) -trees) and the low shrubs are located
the access ramp down to the underground car-park, the barrier strategically, and the section of the esplanade near the building
separating the esplanade from Block C, and the ramp taking lends itself to a sculpture garden.
Windbreak screen Rising barrier Metro station exit Green wall Car entrance-exit Plan of the building’s surroundings,
Control and safety post Gate Road blockers including approach roads.
Awning Pedestrian entrance
