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Saint-Louis (Sénégal) - 01.016

Program

Complete analysis of the stability. Diagnostic of the structural typology and the different pathologies.

Concept

The building is constructed in 1835, the previous 'Hotel du Conseil Général'. Vertical load bearing elements: brick walls and cast iron columns. Horizontal load bearing elements: earthern hollow core floors and steel beams (exterior)/ wooden floors (interior).

Specific features

The building has housed the 'Assemblé Territoriale du Fleuve à Saint Louis' and lists on the inventory of the world humanity patrimony of the UNESCO.

Engineering design :

2001

Construction :

2004

Architect :

ISAI - ISALL - ULG

Client :

Sénégal/Communauté Wallonie-Bruxelles/Région Wallonne

Site :

SN-Island of Saint-Louis

Total budget :

575400 € Vat Excl.

State :

Completed