{"id":92453,"date":"2025-10-04T19:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/?p=92453"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:06:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:06:01","slug":"hotel-august-antwerp-5-years-design-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/en\/hotel-august-antwerp-5-years-design-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel August Antwerp celebrates five years of design and hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"
From Augustinian convent to contemporary refuge<\/h6>\n

Opened in 2019, August occupies a former Augustinian convent in Antwerp\u2019s historic Green Quarter. Designed by the acclaimed Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen<\/a><\/em>\u2014his first ever hotel project\u2014the complex consists of five interconnected buildings, harmoniously blending the spiritual character of the original architecture with a serene, contemporary modernism.<\/p>\n

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With 44 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a wellness area and gardens by Wirtz International Landscape Architects<\/em>, August has become a genuine urban sanctuary for international travellers and Antwerp locals alike\u2014those who seek calm, design and sensorial experiences that linger.<\/p>\n

The vision of Mouche Van Hool<\/h6>\n

The creative spirit behind August is Mouche Van Hool<\/em>, also the founder of Antwerp\u2019s boutique Hotel Julien<\/em><\/a>. Her philosophy of hospitality revolves around creating places of encounter\u2014modern sanctuaries where guests feel part of the city rather than spectators apart from it.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe bar within the chapel is without doubt the most spectacular space, while the restaurant beneath the steel-and-glass roof offers a refined culinary experience. August is a place of interaction between locals and guests\u2014a space that embraces.\u201d Mouche Van Hool<\/em><\/p>\n

Architecture and design: the poetics of Vincent Van Duysen<\/h6>\n

The hotel\u2019s immediate success is largely due to the unmistakable imprint of Vincent Van Duysen<\/em>, widely regarded as one of Belgium\u2019s most influential architects.<\/p>\n

His approach was not to create a corporate hotel, but rather an intimate environment deeply connected to its urban context. Everything you see in August<\/em> has been designed bespoke\u2014from the wardrobes to the lighting\u2014an ode to the modern artisan.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe wanted August to be unique, not a benchmark for others. Five years later, we see how architecture can both honour history and create a contemporary, meditative refuge.\u201d Vincent Van Duysen<\/em><\/p>\n

Gastronomy: the return of the \u00e0 la carte menu<\/h6>\n

The August<\/em> restaurant welcomes a new culinary direction with the arrival of chef Gerd Govaerts<\/em>.<\/p>\n

After refining his craft at Michelin-starred D\u00f4me<\/em> in Antwerp and Le Chalet Zannier<\/em> in Meg\u00e8ve, Govaerts<\/em> brings his own distinct vision to the August<\/em> kitchen.<\/p>\n

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The new menu balances house classics\u2014such as C\u00f4te \u00e0 L\u2019Os<\/em>, grilled young turbot, or the timeless Dame Blanche<\/em>\u2014with creative additions like razor clam and cockle soup with Vadouvan<\/em>. It\u2019s a flexible, contemporary menu that allows diners to design their own experience rather than follow a fixed tasting format.<\/p>\n

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The chapel bar: an everyday gathering place<\/h6>\n

Set within the hotel\u2019s majestic, light-filled chapel, the August<\/em> bar is perhaps its most iconic space. The new menu invites guests to enjoy everything from oysters and Pata Negra<\/em> to Holstein<\/em> beef tataki, pulled beef buns or a North Sea<\/em> crab salad.<\/p>\n

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Now open seven days a week, it has become a social hub for both hotel guests and Antwerp residents\u2014a vibrant meeting point where design, gastronomy and community converge.<\/p>\n

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Wellness with Belgian identity: partnership with Maiwe<\/h6>\n

The August<\/em> wellness experience takes on a new dimension through a collaboration with Maiwe<\/em>, a Belgian skincare brand founded by bioengineer Maayke Ruyffelaere<\/em>.\u00a0Maiwe<\/em>\u2019s natural formulas feature wild rosehip oil harvested from the Andean forests of Chile, marrying science and sensorial pleasure.<\/p>\n

The spa includes a sauna, hammam, ice treatments, outdoor shower and natural plunge pool. Open to both hotel guests and external visitors, it positions August as a true holistic wellbeing destination in Antwerp.<\/p>\n

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The gardens: a secret oasis in the city<\/h6>\n

Designed by Wirtz International Landscape Architects<\/em>, August<\/em>\u2019s walled gardens connect the different parts of the hotel while offering a tranquil, secluded space in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

These gardens host weddings, receptions and private events, yet also serve as a quiet place to stroll and unwind\u2014a green lung within the urban fabric.<\/p>\n

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Five years on: a contemporary classic<\/h6>\n

In just five years, August<\/em> has established itself as a destination in its own right. More than a hotel, it has become a place of encounters, celebrations, culinary experiences and restful escape, where history and modernity merge with elegance and purpose.<\/p>\n

Mouche Van Hool summarises<\/em> its spirit beautifully: \u201cI hope people experience August as a relaxed, informal place where almost anything is possible\u2014from a cocktail to a wedding, from a work meeting to an unforgettable night in Antwerp.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ultimately, Hotel August Antwerp<\/em> transcends its category. It stands as an architectural manifesto, a tribute to contemporary hospitality, and a living testament to how historical spaces can be reinvented for the present day.
A perfect reflection of how Antwerp has emerged as one of Europe\u2019s leading capitals of design and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

(*)<\/strong> Photography: Robert Reiger, Buro Bunito, Thor Van Damme, Eleonore Van Bavel, Tibods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From Augustinian convent to contemporary refuge Opened in 2019, August occupies a former Augustinian convent in Antwerp\u2019s historic Green Quarter. Designed by the acclaimed Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen\u2014his first ever hotel project\u2014the complex consists of five interconnected buildings, harmoniously blending the spiritual character of the original architecture with a serene, contemporary modernism. 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