The Greenwich café is an iconic Grand Café in the centre of Brussels. Following discussions with the Royal Commission of Monuments and Landscapes of the District of Brussels, a Building Permit was obtained for the restoration of this listed building which was placed on the List of Buildings of Remarkable Architectural Heritage in 2000.
The ground floor façade, the stained glass cupola above the Winter Garden, and the remarkable interiors of the café were respectfully restored to their original grandeur, dating back to 1914. Small-scale interventions to the famous restrooms and a new kitchen at basement level ensure a new future for the Greenwich as a Brasserie.
The chess players for which the café is best known find the central part of the interior remaining reserved for their gatherings whilst regulars and a new clientele are able to enjoy their Belgian beer and a small meal amidst the authentic and quiet atmosphere.
The ground floor façade, the stained glass cupola above the Winter Garden, and the remarkable interiors of the café were respectfully restored to their original grandeur, dating back to 1914. Small-scale interventions to the famous restrooms and a new kitchen at basement level ensure a new future for the Greenwich as a Brasserie.
The chess players for which the café is best known find the central part of the interior remaining reserved for their gatherings whilst regulars and a new clientele are able to enjoy their Belgian beer and a small meal amidst the authentic and quiet atmosphere.
Tags
Client
De Nieuwe Werkhuizen
Architects
Robbrecht en Daem architecten
Program
Restoration and refurbishment of a Grand Café in the centre of Brussels
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Date
2007–2010
Status
Completed
Team
Paul Robbrecht, Hilde Daem, Johannes Robbrecht, Kim Poorters, Paul Robbrecht, Hilde Daem, Johannes Robbrecht, Kim Poorters, Griet Ollivier, Suzanne Desmet
