Rekem The building site is located in a marsh and drainage area where, in winter, the water table can be very high. Waterproofing of the foundation for the steel structure was effected by a concrete box that floats in the marsh subsoil. Upper floors and roof are accessible via a cylindrical staircase.
All components have a clear white colour.
Floors, however, are made in a traditional way with wooden joists placed in I sections, insulated ceilings and wooden floor panels.