The strength of the new reception facility lies in the contrast between the horizontal architecture and the verticality of the surrounding trees as well as the imposing Herbarium building. NU architectuuratelier architects design the new building with a canopy structure, so interior and exterior flow seamlessly into each other. The building for the new reception areas is present, but subordinate to the landscape
New reception areas in the Meise Botanical Garden. An innovative reception concept in harmony with the landscape
The new reception areas in the Botanical Garden in Meise, Belgium, appear as a tranquil architectural landscape, giving a powerful impetus to a visit to the park
The new reception areas in the Meise Botanical Garden have different functions: There is a tourist reception, a garden store, a small food court, a multifunctional hall, guest rooms, offices for the public, and janitors' houses. NU architectuuratelier designs a smart combination of flexibility, sustainability and pragmatism
The structure of the new reception areas is simple: seemingly independent prefabricated crosses support a wooden bridge that shelters both indoor and outdoor spaces. The effect is that of "quiet" architecture serving the natural environment with which it is in complete harmony. The project also includes the restoration and redevelopment of an existing Flemish farmhouse
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