The Paul-Henri Spaak building in Brussels, named after the former President, houses the European Parliament’s hemicycle, the press centre, and offices for the President and senior staff. Following a 1988 architectural competition, Michel Boucquillon’s winning design gave the building its distinctive oval shape, symbolizing unity. The façade emphasizes transparency, democracy, and citizen accessibility.
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - facade
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - atrium
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - atrium
The hemicycle’s hall was conceived as a sober, comfortable, and human-scale space to foster dialogue and collaboration.
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - hemicycle
The building also contains a large art collection
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - artwork
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - artwork
Paul-Henri Spaak Building - artwork
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