the counter room in the flemish parliament in the former postcheque building in brussels was designed by architect victor bourgeois in 1937. in his original design he already planned a public function for this room. bourgeois considered the counter room as the most symbolic space in the building, the place where administration would meet the general public. during the restoration and redecoration of the postcheque building for the flemish parliament, the counter room was completely restored. following the original plans, the flemish parliament wants to turn the counter room into a flemish meeting place in brussels once again, a ‘covered market square’ where a number of functions — essential for emphasising the transparency and openness of the flemish parliament — will take place in a carefully considered combination: a corner for reading and information, a parliament shop, a brasserie and an area for exhibitions and/or lectures, debates, cultural events. the service provider sees this project as representative for the flemish parliament and for flanders as a whole.