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Panorama of Brussels File 329-896-755

Brussels city

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structure #56707623building

Ellipse Building A

existing 85 m 23 floors 2007

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Architectural Height85 m
Floors23
Completion2007
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagegovernment office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressBoulevard du Roi Albert II 35 / Koning Albert II laan 35
Smart AddressBoulevard Du Roi Albert II / Koning Albert II laan 35
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 205-785-276
    Photo 205-785-276
    Michiel van Dijk
  2. Photo 507-536-689
    Photo 507-536-689
    Emmanuel D.
  3. Photo 292-876-898
    Photo 292-876-898
    Emmanuel D.
  4. Photo 658-957-986
    Photo 658-957-986
    Emmanuel D.
  5. Photo 176-948-052
    Photo 176-948-052
    Michiel van Dijk
  6. Photo 606-420-671
    Photo 606-420-671
    Emmanuel D.
  7. Photo 807-070-117
    Photo 807-070-117
    Florian Barbier
  8. Photo 866-431-350
    Photo 866-431-350
    Florian Barbier

Construction calendar

9 construction-phase photos across 2005.

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2005 9 6 2 1
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