PROJET À BRUXELLES

ETUC

City Center

Bd du Jardin Botanique 20, 1000 Brussels

1375m²

European Trade Union Confederation

Mission :

  • WPS (Workplace strategy & Needs Analysis) 
  • Interviews
  • Design & Build
  • MEP coordination (Mechanical, electrical & plumbing , incl HVAC)

From speech bubbles to collective power

Did you know ?

The design draws from the heart of the trade union movement: voices that unite to be heard. Long, closed corridors were broken open to create places where dialogue could flourish. Speech bubbles became spatial interventions : breakout points, display panels, and open zones, giving every message visibility and weight. This is not a stage for a few, but a platform for all. Just as Esther Lynch leads with conviction and humility, the architecture embodies solidarity: spaces that listen, connect, and empower.

The ETUC journey

More than a renovation, The New ETUC Place translates values into space.

- Corridors turned into living channels of debate
- Display panels amplified collective actions and campaigns
- Flexible layouts supported both negotiation and daily collaboration

Flooded with natural light and designed for transparency, the new ETUC home offers a clear path from morning discussions to evening assemblies. It is a place where every worker’s voice contributes to shaping Europe’s future.