Plaine Marie Janson
The Plaine Marie Janson in Saint-Gilles has been redeveloped by Studio Paola Viganò and vvv, following on from the temporary occupation organised by Toestand. This project, part of the Parvis-Morichar neighbourhood contract, is based on the site's various uses: games, sports, relaxation and meetings. Neither quite a park, nor quite a square, the layout provides a balance between structure and freedom, fostering diversity in both moods and scales. Existing trees have been preserved, cars have been removed from the area, green spaces have been linked together and three pavilions have been added. This layout recognises and enhances people's daily lives. Designed to be a living collage, the project accommodates multiple, sometimes unexpected uses, and invites residents to use the space collectively. It's part of a wider dynamic of urban transformation, where public space is becoming a place of experimentation, coexistence and shared storytelling. The guided tours will be led by Nicolas Willemet and Guillaume Vanneste, architectural engineers and co-founders of vvv.
Architect(s) : Studio Paola Viganò - vvv
Client : Municipality of Saint-Gilles
Category (Brussels Architecture Prize) : Public space (winner)
Text : Francesca Di Carlo (A+304)
Date
14/06/2026 — 14:00, 15:00
● BookingMeeting place
under the Kiosk at the lower end of the square, in front of the café “L’union”
Address of the visit
Rue Jourdan/Jourdanstraat 205
1060 Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis
Practical informations
PRM access with assistance
Photos allowed
