Government Building of the German-Speaking Community of Belgium
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description
brief description:
today, the landmarked stately mansion serves as seat of the government of the German-speaking Community of Belgium. On the open side of the horseshoe-shaped three-wing layout, an entrance portal separates the forecourt from the interior court. From the rear side of the building, a small adjoining park can be reached. The property houses the government offices and numerous premises of representative character.
relevant filming facts
opening times:
upon agreement (evenings and nights possible!)
usage:
office building, seat of government
condition:
representative building in very good condition, situated in the centre of town
interior architecture:
partly modernised entrance area, other parts of the building have kept the original classic style.
Background noise:
limited traffic road, little disturbance during the daytime
surroundings:
centre of town with stores, restaurants, bars and everything the heart desires
Lift/elevator:
n/a
possible disturbing factors:
interior shots only upon prior agreement!
Space restrictions:
to be discussed (depends on the level of operational activity in the building)
Time restrictions :
to be discussed (depends on the level of operational activity in the building)
Catering:
can be provided
premises:
sufficiently available
Filming experience:
the town of Eupen is frequently used as a location for national and international film productions. Up until the present time, the government building has only been used for television shoots.
comment:
production teams are expected to implement anticipatory logistics concepts: as the mansion serves as seat of government, specifications and regulations must be discussed in detail beforehand and meticulously observed!
accessibility
car:
closest motorway access approx. 3 km away
train:
in direct vicinity to Eupen train station (5 minutes on foot). Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) central station approx. 20 minutes by car.
supply
sanitary facilities:
sufficiently available
parking lot:
upon prior agreement, the small employees´ parking lot on the rear side of the building may be used in part. Further parking opportunities can be found in the immediate vicinity.
electricity supply:
220 V (entire building)
water supply:
conventional water supply for a building of this size