Blue Gate Antwerp is a logistics and office facility developed by Montea in Antwerp’s former petroleum harbor. The project demonstrates how a Sylva kit of parts can be effectively applied in industrial settings, delivering speed, performance, and precision in commercial construction.

Project Overview

The business park is located on a remediated brownfield site in the former petroleum harbor of Antwerp. The site is designed to support circular operations and growth, offering multimodal access by road, water, and public transport.

Construction materials

For the construction of a new logistics and office facility that spans 2,800 m² on a single-storey structure, Blue Gate, Montea selected Sylva™ by Stora Enso, a prefabricated mass timber building kit for the two office at either end of the concrete warehouse.

The project used Sylva CLT Walls, Sylva Floors, and Sylva Roofs, with a total of 825 m³ of engineered timber delivered in just four weeks across nine shipments. These elements were key to achieving rapid assembly and reduced on-site waste.

The building is powered by renewable energy, including a 1.5 MWp solar installation, and heated via high-efficiency heat pumps.

Awards and Recognition

The Blue Gate Antwerp project has received two prestigious awards so far:

-Realty Sustainable Building Award in the Industrial & Logistics category.

-EXPO REAL Impact Award 2024 in Munich, recognizing innovation and alignment with the New European Bauhaus initiative.