Permeke Museum cafeteria and bookshop

Following a major renovation between 2020 and 2024, the Permeke Museum has chosen Rotor to design the interior of its cafeteria and bookshop. Housed in the former modernist home of Belgian painter Constant Permeke, 'De Vier Winden', designed by architect Pierre Vandervoort between 1928 and 1930, the museum displays many of the artist's works alongside creations by his contemporaries.

The furniture design is inspired by the architecture of the house, with simple forms and a limited palette of materials. Two main sources of reclaimed materials were used: curved plywood radiator covers from Brussels office buildings and glued laminated timber. The woodworkers at Design With Sense, who made the entire furniture collection, also used reclaimed chipboard for the furniture's structure and interiors. Apart from the screws, every element is made from reclaimed materials, including door handles, washbasins, table legs and chairs. The bar and bookshelves are fitted with wheels, allowing the space to be easily reconfigured for different events.