
june 2011
architecture
250 sqm covered area
la bisbal, girona, spain
june 2011
architecture
250 sqm covered area
la bisbal, girona, spain




Instead of constructing a heavy building extension, the design introduces a canopy composed of 12 abstract parasols of varying diameters.
Where the circles touch, they seamlessly merge; where they part, sky-lit glass cutouts fill the gaps, creating an organic canopy that feels like a natural pavilion rather than a permanent room.
The outer top and rim feature rusted steel, echoing the warm, weathered hues of the castle stone and local landscape. Beneath, white-painted steel columns and ceilings reflect light, creating a bright, breezy atmosphere under the canopy.
Integrated transparent sliding curtains remain open during pleasant weather. When sudden Mistral winds or rain arrive, the entire terrace can be fully enclosed within minutes without compromising the view.





250 sqm covered area
terrace covering for 200 people
responsibility architecture
team erikjan vermeulen, rob wagemans, melanie knuewer, cindy wouters
client albert diks, margo vereijken, castell d’emporda
local executive architect figa arquitectos, girona
structural advice bellapart construction, olot
groundwork, ceilingwork and electrical burgos gasull, la bisbal
bar, loungeseating and tables roord binnenbouw, amsterdam
chairs academia, italy
lighting modular
photography ewout huibers, robert aarts, corinne moffat, castell d'emporda
"... flattened parasols of rusted steel to shelter the terraced restaurant outside a historic castle" - dezeen