The Villa Empain Venue hire Boghossian Foundation Villa Empain
The Villa Empain On the initiative of the Boghossian Foundation, the renowned Villa Empain, situated along Brussels Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, has been restored carefully and with great respect of the building s history. In 2010, this exemplary restauration has been awarded the Europa Nostra prize by the European Union. Today it is a center of arts and dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. Since April 2010, it has welcomed countless visitors within the framework of exhibitions, conferences and international encounters organised all year round. The Villa Empain, genuine masterpiece of the Art Deco movement, is also available for hire for private, corporate or institutional events. Depending on the number of guests and type of event, the exhibition rooms, terraces and Project Space can all be hired privately. The Villa and its temporary exhibitions can also be explored in a privileged setting, with private guided tours outside public opening hours. Organizing an event at the Boghossian Foundation means leaving your mark in its history, sharing its commitments, and contributing to its philanthropic activities and the continuation of the Villa Empain. LA FONDATION BOGHOSSIAN 2 THE VILLA EMPAIN 3
Our formulas Hiring venues at the Villa Empain For all private or corporate events, Villa Empain s spaces can be hired privately in part or entirely, depending on the event: breakfast, lunch, cocktail party, exclusive diner, party, seminar, conference, garden party,... Depending on your needs, the exhibition spaces, terraces or the Project Space in the basement are available for hire. Access to the Pergola to celebrate an event around the swimming pool, a unique location in Brussels, is a wonderful opportunity to share an exclusive moment.. Private hire of the Villa and the Pergola 8.000 Up to 700 persons Private hire of the Villa 6.000 Up to 300 persons + 200 persons on the terrace if the weather permits Private hire of the Project Space 2.000 Organising an exclusive guided tour This formula enables merging an event to one of the high quality temporary exhibitions of the Foundation. It provides an opportunity to invite acquaintances, clients, colleagues, partners and friends outside the opening hours of the Foundation. Our guide-lecturers welcome your guests before unveiling the history of the Villa Empain, its architecture and the ongoing exhibition. A tour takes 45 to 60 minutes and takes place in groups of maximum 20 people. This intimate formula offers you the possibility to invite up to 60 persons at a time. Depending on the chosen time slot, the visit can be preceded with a breakfast (between 8:00 and 10:30) or followed by an aperitif (from 18:00 to 20:30). 1.500 lump sum Exclusive access to the exhibition spaces Guide-lecturers General organisation (security, cleaning, guards and boutique) (All our rates are VAT exclusive) Up to 200 persons (All our rates are VAT exclusive) The above rates cover the private use of each space until midnight. Should the event continue past midnight and with the explicit and preliminary consent of the Foundation, each additional hour will be invoiced at 500 per area with a maximum flat rate ceiling of 3000. OUR FORMULAS 4 OUR FORMULAS 5
The Venues Project Space Situated on the entresol, the Project Space is ideal for organising receptions, cocktail parties, dances or seated diners. This space is well equipped and can also be used for concerts, projections or conferences. It boasts two autonomous entrances, including one with an elevator, toilets, a kitchen and a sound system. Reception or cocktail party: 200 persons Seated diner: 90 persons Conferences, concerts, projections: 200 persons + 130 seated guests Total space: 271m 2 The Great Hall and Room of Honour The Great Hall and Room of Honour prove ideal for a reception or cocktail party with finger food service exclusively on trays or a seated diner. The ground floor boasts a cloakroom, a kitchen, toilets, and a general sound system. Reception or cocktail party: 300 persons + 200 persons on the terrace Seated diner: 120 persons Total space: 266m 2 THE VENUES 6 THE VENUES 7
The Terraces Situated at the back of the Villa Empain, the terraces can be used when the weather permits. Parasols may be installed on the terraces. It is also possible to outfit an orangery on the first terrace to expand the covered area for your guests. Hosting capacity: 200 persons Total space: 230m 2 The Pergola The area around the swimming pool, an exceptional setting in Brussels, can be used in sunny weather. Due to the fragility and value of the mosaics, the Boghossian Foundation must validate all installations beforehand. Hosting capacity: 200 persons Total space: 280 m 2 THE VENUES 8 THE VENUES 9
Practical information Rates Contact Boghossian Foundation communication@boghossianfoundation.be +32 2 627 52 30 Franklin Rooseveltlaan 67, Brussel Additional Costs The following overhead costs will be added to the fee for all the rented spaces: 1. Technical coordination and organisation, including the event preparations, the coordination with the organiser s subcontractors, following up the dismantling of the installations and event-specific equipment: 400 2. Guard service by an approved security firm: at least one guard: 300 until midnight. Depending on the event, an additional guard may sometimes be required. Security guards are in charge of closing the Villa. Any commenced hour past midnight by the guards will result in a 40 additional fee. 3. The presence of at least one hostess at the welcome desk and one vigil for the exhibition ( 140 per person for 4 hours). The number of hostesses may vary depending on the type of exhibition and number of participants. 4. Cleaning costs: 300 (+ 100 for terraces) Optional Costs Cloakroom: 140 / hostess for 4 hours + 30 per additional hour. Guides for the tour of the exhibition: 130/guide in the evening; 75 during the day. Reserved parking in front of the Villa: 60 meters, 200. If the Pergola is being used, the mosaics on the floor must be covered with a protective floor carpet. To ensure the comfort of your guests in rainy weather, it is also possible to cover the wooden structure of the Pergola with temporary roofing. Price upon request. An Orangery of 24 meters by 3 meters may be set up on the terrace of the Villa. Price upon request. Partner Caterers Al Jannah Ali Marouni Rue Blaes 59 1000 Bruxelles 02 514 08 44 info@aljannah.be www.aljannah.be Foodstories Bart VranckenT. Vermijlenstraat 17 9200 Baasrode 0474 90 14 59 bart.vrancken @foodstories.be www.foodstories.be Great Traiteur Caroline Thumelaire Chée. d Alsemberg 93 1060 Bruxelles 02 880 87 80 caroline@great-traiteur.be www.great-food.be Available equipment 130 chairs, 5 high bar tables, 1 podium, 6 photophores, 2 hospitality tables, 1pulpit, 1 portable speacker with 2 wireless microphones JML Peter Philippo Rue de la Science, 12 1400 Nivelles 0478 11 04 41 pp@jml.be www.jml.be Traiteur Leonard Manuel Leonard Rue des Technologies 4b 1341 Céroux-Mousty 010 68 08 24 info@traiteurleonard.com www.traiteurleonard.com Savoury Traiteur Mitra De Kempeneer 523 av. Louise 1050 Bruxelles 04 74 50 50 65 info@savourytraiteur.be www.savourytraiteur.be Parking and signs Any special signage for the event that should be placed in the immediate surroundings, at the entrance of the Villa Empain or inside the venue shall be subject to the approval of the persons in charge at the Boghossian Foundation. These signs must be designed on high-quality, self-standing supports. The immediate surroundings of the Villa offer easy parking, however it is possible to rent out a 60-meter-long (200 ) space in front of the Villa Empain. Direct access via the gardens can be organised subject to the condition that a guard remains present at the back entrance. The Villa Empain is easily accessible by public transport. The Solbosch stop for Trams 25 and 94 is a five-minute walk from the Villa. Hiring venues at the Villa Empain Private hire of the Villa and the Pergola 8.000 Up to 700 persons Private hire of the Villa 6.000 Up to 300 persons + 200 persons on the terrace if the weather permits Private hire of the Project Space 2.000 Up to 200 persons The above rates cover the private use of each space until midnight. Should the event continue past midnight and with the explicit and preliminary consent of the Foundation, each additional hour will be invoiced at 500 per area with a maximum flat rate ceiling of 3000. Organisation of exclusive guided tours 1.500 lump sum Exclusive access to the exhibition spaces Guide-lecturers General organisation (security, cleaning, guards and boutique) (All our rates are VAT exclusive) Rez-de-chaussée Entresol PRACTICAL INFORMATION 10 RATES 11