Générale Assemblée D’architectes, 2020

Located on the Tour & Taxis site, Brasserie de la Senne is a large building comprising long parallel halls. It is particular in that it combines production, warehousing, logistics, administration and visitor reception in a single location. Both the City and the Brussels Region have supported the brewery's desire to bring production closer to the city centre and open it up to visitors.

The production hall is visible from the street and the public can stroll freely along the fermentation tanks. The tasting room offers a direct view of the brewhouse and opens onto a rear area featuring a playground, fruit tree and vegetable garden.

The project was designed with flexibility in mind, as the structure can be adapted to changing needs without the building losing its identity. It consists of a grid of concrete beams and pillars that can be easily opened or closed and can even accommodate an intermediate floor. The roof, meanwhile, consists of a simple wooden frame laid on top of V-shaped concrete supports.

Practical information
The Zenne Bar at Brasserie de la Senne will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00.

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