Bokrijk's craftsmen are building a 5-metre-high structure in Milan to present five exclusive objects symbolising contemporary craftsmanship.
The pavilion references the regional building tradition of half-timbered houses with thatched roofs, which is still relevant today. The craftsmen at Bokrijk have the necessary knowledge and skills to apply these traditional and sustainable building techniques and you won’t be surprised to learn that they built the pavilion in Bokrijk too.
The shape was inspired by a beehive. This stems from childhood memories of designer Michaël Verheyden's grandfather, who was a bee-keeper. The pavilion carries that same connection and collaboration with nature and is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also conceptually strong; visitors discover the various objects through strategically placed openings in the reeds, enhancing the mystique.