META and Eduardo Souto de Moura design the Beursplein & Congresgebouw urban renewal project in Bruges
After having been selected as the preferred bidder, the city of Bruges has awarded the assignment for the development of the Beurshal & Congresgebouw in Bruges to META and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
The team of architects have designed the exhibition hall as a covered and lockable square where all kinds of events 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.
While the exhibition hall is organised horizontally, is grafted onto the neighbourhood and is immediately accessible from the outside, the congress hall is stacked vertically.
The Beursplein & Congresgebouw in Bruges has a robust and solid appearance and is made of recycled brick. The entire building rests on a glass pedestal with metal frames and fixtures, which enhances the transparency of the ground floor and emphasises the public character of the covered square.
