Bolwerk

's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

The year 1582 saw the completion of the trapezoidal fortifications on the River Dommel in 's-Hertogenbosch that defended the city's western gate. After centuries of decay, reconstruction of the bulwark began in 2013 and a new building was added. This is home to Restaurant Bolwerk, run by the international hospitality chain owned by the Van der Valk family.

The restaurant owner wanted classic bistro-style chairs that contrasted with the flat building design and its rusty steel façade. The Belleville Chair by Vitra proved the perfect choice – and with its high-tech construction, the plastic chair also forges a link to the new modern building, both indoors and out.
Architecture
Van Roosmalen Van Gessel Architecten e.p.
Interior architecture
Eric Faassen and Marijke Heinrichs-van der Valk
Photographer
Eduardo Perez

Unlimited combinations

Thanks to the carefully coordinated selection of materials and colours available in the Vitra Colour & Material Library, products by Vitra can be effortlessly combined to create diverse, individual collages.

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