The village of Beuzet, wedged between the N4 highway and the railroad tracks, is organized along a local road that connects two other hamlets on the agricultural plateau of Gembloux, at the exit of the small valley of the Ourchet stream. The oldest houses in the village are located on this road, which has been supplemented by more recent urban developments. The village institutions are also located here: school, church, community hall, parish hall, and mini-market. Nieuwenhuys Square is an open space in this linear layout, leading to an outdoor sports complex located above the stream in the valley. The renovation project is a double opportunity to redevelop a public space in a rural and sprawling urban context and to connect this place with its geography. This project is part of the Walloon Region's PCDR rural renovation policy.
The current square is a large asphalted area mainly used for parking and in a state of serious disrepair. The project involves creating a large forecourt, which includes the station street and faces the church that borders the square. It restores the status of the street and showcases the built heritage that surrounds it. This large area is paved with bricks and becomes a space capable of hosting community events for the village or ceremonies that take place in the church. It is a shared space that gives priority to pedestrians and soft mobility. Below, a permeable area redevelops part of the parking lot into a landscaped area and creates a soft, green link to the sports center. This differentiation already reflects the presence of the valley by slightly marking the difference in level with a step that serves as a bench and visually attenuates the presence of cars.