DIA News 01.2018

Brussels – you are doing it right!

The finest chocolate, delicious beer, the logistical control centre of Europe… precisely; we are talking about Brussels. Filled with anticipation, we were off to the heart of Belgium to explore the architecture of the capital, enjoy the sumptuous cuisine and discover the charms of the city.

We arrive in the city on a mild autumn day: The starting point is Central Station. From there, we pass through narrow cobbled streets, past elaborately decorated façades. It’s busy, and tourists are bustling in the city centre, a horse-drawn carriage passes us, and here and there the aroma of hot waffles reaches you.

Even if the best moments are those that are impossible to hang onto, we would like to share our impressions and inspirations − here are our top 10 photos from a day trip to Brussels.

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Lovely: the façades on the Grand Place make for an ideal study of ornament and proportion

LEFT sequence & movement: contrasting façade in the old cityscape
RIGHT a tour with the comic-book heroes?

LEFT cool and clean: the marble and stainless steel washbasin at the Belga Queen restaurant
RIGHT severe, clear, brutal: the renovated muntpunt library presents an interplay of contrasting materials

LEFT the wishing table: the long table in the public area invites you to stop and take a break together
RIGHT not visible from the street: The covered inner courtyard, La Bellone, provides a magnificent baroque façade, phenomenal acoustics and a harmonious mix of materials