October 23, 2025

Maypole Raised on Vives University Tower “The Sky” in Kortrijk

October 23, 2025
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Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A maypole was placed atop Vives University’s 16-story student tower, “The Sky,” in Kortrijk. Developed by ION, the building has 192 student rooms and will be ready by September 2026.

As VRT News reported, a maypole has been placed on top of the new student tower, “The Sky,” at Vives University of Applied Sciences in Kortrijk. They mentioned that placing a maypole is a traditional way to celebrate the completion of a building’s main structure. Usually, the pole is temporary, but in this case, it will stay on the roof terrace as a permanent feature. The maypole will become a visible landmark on the campus. 

What marks the completion of Vives University’s 16-story tower in Kortrijk?

Construction workers were celebrated during the ceremony with fries.

“The focus today is on them,“

says Boris Parmentier, project development director at ION.

“Without them, we wouldn’t have reached the highest point. This was a fantastic collaboration between the construction team and all the contractors.”

The new student tower at Vives University of Applied Sciences in Kortrijk is nearing an important stage in construction. The shell of the building is almost finished. Inside, work is still ongoing. Contractors need to lay the subfloor, complete plastering, and finish other interior tasks. 

Once completed, Vives University of Applied Sciences will manage and rent out the student rooms. ION, the developer, will remain the owner of the tower. This setup allows the university to provide modern housing while the developer keeps long-term ownership. 

Construction has begun on “The Sky,” a new student housing tower in Kortrijk. Work started on October 3, 2024, on Doorniksesteenweg. The 16-story building will reach 53 meters and include 192 student rooms. It will also feature shared kitchens, study areas, coworking spaces, and a roof terrace with panoramic views. 

The project was designed by C+S Architects and focuses on sustainability. It includes green spaces and concrete core activation. The first students are expected to move in at the start of the 2026 academic year.

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13 responses to “Maypole Raised on Vives University Tower “The Sky” in Kortrijk”

  1. Judge Avatar
    Judge

    So they’ve plonked a maypole on top of a student tower—nothing says “we care about your education” like a pole meant for celebrating questionable decisions. 🎉 Honestly, with views like that, who needs to study? 😂

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  2. Valley Guardian Avatar
    Valley Guardian

    So, we’ve got a maypole on top of a student tower—because nothing says “welcome to uni” quite like a giant stick! 🍻 Just what every 19-year-old needs to focus on their exams: a lovely view of the local wildlife from the 16th floor.

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  3. knock out star Avatar
    knock out star

    Just what every student needs: a permanent maypole on their roof! Because nothing screams “study hard” quite like a giant pole reminding you of your traditional roots while you’re cramming for exams. 🎉🏰

    Reply
  4. RDTN Avatar
    RDTN

    Placing a maypole on “The Sky”? Brilliant! Because nothing says “student housing” like a random pole on a roof terrace—just what they need after a long night of studying! 😂🎉

    Reply
  5. Biscuit Meg Avatar
    Biscuit Meg

    So, a maypole on top of a student tower—because nothing says “welcome to uni” quite like a pole that doubles as a Wi-Fi signal? 🎉🏗️ Bet the students will be too busy enjoying their fries to notice the view! 🍟

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  6. VileHero Avatar
    VileHero

    Only in Belgium would you get a maypole plopped on top of a student tower—because nothing says “study hard” like a giant stick waving in the wind! 🎉🍟 Who needs a skyline when you can have a pole for the students to ponder life decisions from?

    Reply
  7. Lewd Dice Avatar
    Lewd Dice

    Just what we needed – a towering maypole to remind us that student housing is now officially a landmark! Who knew exams would come with a side of traditional festivities? 🍻🎉

    Reply
  8. Indestructible Potato Avatar
    Indestructible Potato

    Looks like they’ve finally found a way to combine student housing with a maypole – because nothing says “modern living” like a 16-story tower topped with a pole, right? 🎉 Just what every student needs: a permanent reminder of their lofty ambitions and, presumably, a great place to hang their laundry!

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  9. Force Avatar
    Force

    Look at that maypole on “The Sky,” probably the tallest thing in Kortrijk now—good luck finding it among all the other high-rises! 🎉 If only they could raise a flag for all the students who’ll have to climb those stairs after a night out… 😂

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  10. lady fantastic Avatar
    lady fantastic

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing screams “student life” quite like a permanent maypole on a 16-story tower—because who wouldn’t want to study under a giant stick? 🍻🌳

    Reply
  11. Automatic Slicer Avatar
    Automatic Slicer

    So, a maypole on a student tower, eh? Nothing says “come study here” quite like a giant stick on top of your building – must be the latest in motivational decor! 😂

    Reply
  12. Killer Grenade Avatar
    Killer Grenade

    A maypole on a student tower? Now that’s what I call raising the bar—literally! 🍻 Who needs a graduation cap when you can have a 16-story pole to salute your academic woes? 😂

    Reply
  13. Cupid Dust Avatar
    Cupid Dust

    Just what we needed, a maypole on top of a student tower in Kortrijk—because nothing says “modern education” quite like a glorified stick waving in the wind. 🎉 Who needs Wi-Fi when you’ve got a permanent landmark for the students to admire during their coffee breaks? 😂

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  14. voluntary Avatar
    voluntary

    So, we’ve got a maypole on top of a student tower now, eh? Perfect, because nothing screams modern student living like a 16-story maypole – I’m sure that’ll help with the study vibes! 😂🎉

    Reply

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