Château St. Gerlach Estate near Maastricht, Dutch Building, Holland Architecture Images
St. Gerlach Pavilion and Manor Farm
Contemporary Limburg Building in The Netherlands – design by Mecanoo architecten
7 Jul 2017
Château St. Gerlach Estate Buildings
Design: Mecanoo architecten
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul, near Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
Mecanoo pavilion completes Château St. Gerlach estate
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St. Gerlach Pavilion and Manor Farm, Valkenburg aan de Geul

Château St. Gerlach is an estate near Maastricht, situated in the middle of the hilly Limburg countryside: a unique complex with a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa. Mecanoo architecten have designed an elegant pavilion which balances the historic buildings on the site.
The pavilion completes the ensemble of the Château (1661), the St. Gerlachus Church (1727), the Farmstead (1759) and the Manor Farm (1668). The estate is now clearly visible from the public road, and has gained new significance for the village of Houthem.

Generous cantilevered roof

The transparent, state of the art pavilion has a cantilevered roof with a beautiful curve. From the pavilion, guests will have views over the château, the hills, the meadow and the manor farm. The materials used are inspired by the natural surrounding of Limburg: marlstone, bluestone and oak. The three large multifunctional meeting rooms can be used separately or combined, offering a unique location for a variety of...