Quartier Bleu

The project features an underground parking garage topped by five above-ground volumes that house apartments, shops, and restaurants. A scenic waterfront promenade connects these buildings to a central plaza.

Quartier Bleu is the largest inner-city development in the wider region, transforming Hasselt into a true city on the water. Seamlessly integrated into the historic centre, the project combines a 2,350-space underground car park with vibrant dining options, making it the ideal starting and finishing point for a day of shopping in Hasselt.

To deliver this ambitious project, the client engaged the STRABAG–Houben consortium. Together, they developed an alternative basement design that enabled completion in a record 12 months. This achievement was made possible through smart LEAN principles, detailed BIM planning, and an on-site concrete plant. In the following four phases, apartments and commercial spaces were constructed above the parking deck.

Residents could follow progress up close thanks to a viewing platform installed on-site.