© Pieter Rabijns

Trappistencafé

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City, Country Westmalle, Belgium
Year 2021–2024
Client Café Trappisten Westmalle
Architect LAVA Architecten
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