© Pieter Rabijns

Trappistencafé

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City, Country Westmalle, Belgium
Year 2021–2024
Client Café Trappisten Westmalle
Architect LAVA
Services Structural Engineering
Facts
Awards Belgian Timber Construction Awards 2024, 1st prize

The project, designed by LAVA architecten, features a circular, innovative wooden structure. This recognition highlights the sustainable and architectural ingenuity behind the café's expansion.

The timber structure of the Café Trappisten Westmalle expansion is a standout feature, with a reciprocal design inspired by mill blades. This design allows for a large free span with minimal columns, saving material and creating an elegant aesthetic. At the heart of this structure is an oculus, a large skylight that floods the space with natural light, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

Structural Engineering
Hall & Roof
Extension
Timber