VTS Sint-Niklaas

The project involved constructing two new wings with classrooms and shared spaces for two existing schools: a technical school (weTech Academy) and a school for special education (VTS3). The scope included structural works, finishing, technical installations and landscaping.

The building’s structure is entirely prefabricated, comprising pre-walls, columns, beams and pre-piers. The façade combines aluminium joinery, architectural concrete at ground level and profiled panels from level +1 to level +3.

In terms of building services, an air-to-water heat pump installed on the roof provides heating. Two air-handling units were integrated – one inside the building and one on the roof. A 30 kWp solar panel system was also installed.

Water for the works was sourced from the rainwater storage tank of the VTS school campus.

Thanks to highly efficient planning and execution, STRABAG Belgium completed the new building six months ahead of schedule (July 2024).