Foundation stone laid for Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre
Today, the first stone was laid for the project Beursplein & Congresgebouw commissioned by the city of Bruges. Eduardo Souto de Moura and META architectuurbureau design the urban renewal project.
The team of architects – Eduardo Souto de Moura and META – have designed the exhibition hall as a covered and lockable square where all kinds of events – such as trade fairs and concerts – can take place. But at the same time, when no activities are planned, the building can be transformed into a public covered square: one that is accessible to all passers-by and forms an integral part of the neighbourhood.
The opening up of the exhibition hall’s external walls to create a covered public square during fallow periods is a logical move. This urban renewal project delivers a building that is both neighbourhood-orientated and urban, which will be a pleasure to use, and bring a new dynamic to the district and wider city.
- reportage Focus TV / WTV (in Dutch)
- article Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch)
- article Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch)
- article Krant van West-Vlaanderen (in Dutch)
