Oude Melkerij Gaasbeek
An old dairy farm transformed into a contemporary concert hall and residency for musicians preparing for the International Queen Elisabeth Competition. The building designed by Robbrecht en Daem is Klippan Award 2018.
Information Sheet
New Build Renovation/Transformation Oude Melkerij Gaasbeek.
Location Lennik, Gaasbeek, Belgium.
Project Cost Non-available.
Time Frame Design: 2000-2002. Construction: 2002-2004. Opening: February 2004.
Owner B.G. & Co s.c.s, Belgium.
Architect(s) Robbrecht en Daem, Gent www.robbrechtendaem
Seat Count Transformation of a former milk processing station into a residency for musicians, and construction of a 100-seat rehearsal and concert hall. Total area: approximately 850 m².
Uses Workplace for musicians (notably residencies for participants in the International Queen Elisabeth Competition). Solo and chamber music concerts. Private living room, library and party space.
Services Comprehensive acoustic consulting services.
Team Eckhard Kahle, Kahle Acoustics.
100-seat rehearsal and concert hall. Photo © Kahle Acoustics
Musicians in residency. Photo © Kahle Acoustics
Spiral inspired room volume. Photo © Kahle Acoustics
Use of contemporary contrasting materials. Photo © Kahle Acoustics
Foyer. Photo © Kahle Acoustics
Derelict milk processing station transformed in residency for musicians. Photo © Kristien Daem
Stairs leading to the roof terrace on top of the Concert Hall. Photo © Kahle Acoustics
External view, detail. Photo © Kahle Acoustics