Fire safety in focus for Belgian shopping malls

ASSA ABLOY in Belgium delivered a complete locking and safety solution to an urban renewal project in the center of Liége.

Urban renewal

The renewal of Galeries St. Lambert is the final project in a series of efforts to revitalize the center of Liége (Luik), Belgium. The shopping mall, which is located centrally in the shopping district includes multiple levels with approximately 39000 sqaure meters above ground and 14000 square meters below ground. The upper levels are afforded a fantastic view over one of the city’s main squares: Place St-Lambert.

The project which began in 2002 was designed by M & JM. Jaspers – J. Eyers & Partners, l’Atelier & Audex. The renovation of Galeries St. Lambert was completed in April 2004.

Guarantee safety

After a tragic shopping mall fire in 1967, Belgium has maintained strict rules and regulations to ensure the safety and security of visitors to public shopping areas. ASSA ABLOY was faced with the task of convincing the architects that their panic and exit doors would perform effectively during any emergency situation.

To its benefit, ASSA ABLOY in Belgium maintains a very good relationship with the architects office l’Atelier. From the beginning, this meant there was a good atmosphere for collaboration.

Products

• DIN 18251 kl3 locks - IKON
• Cylinders - IKON
• Panic devices in stainless steel - JPM
• Mechanical panic locks -  effeff / Abloy
• Tonicline stainless steel door handles, roses and escutcheons, hinges, doorstops – litto
• Door closers in stainless steel - ESB
• Electric locks - effeff/ Abloy
 

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