Building

The four-storey building, erected in the early 20th century as a Dutch representative office for business and trade with a historicised, typically Brussels-style façade, is integrated into an enclosed perimeter block. The complex was renovated in the early 1990s. The Dutch coat of arms at the top of the façade's round arch commemorates the original purpose.

Once purchased by the Free State of Saxony, the building's space and function was redesigned. In addition to purpose-built offices on the three upper levels, the ground floor features an events area with all necessary operational spaces. A new events area in the form of a conservatory is also available.

The office spaces have been restored to suit their purpose. They include the office of the Saxon Minister of State and the »Chemnitz« consultation room on the first floor. The new events area on the ground floor, with the »Leipzig« rooms and the »Dresden« conservatory, offers flexible spaces for all kinds of Free State presentations in Brussels.

The décor is dominated by the plain white walls and ceilings, as well as the parquet flooring made from Saxon oak. The relatively low room height is compensated by reduced suspended ceilings and lights integrated into the ceiling. Feature walls in »Saxon green« and works by contemporary Saxon artists serve as accentuated elements.

The extensive construction work was performed by Saxon companies. The offices and work areas were ready for handover after just six months. And the Saxony Liaison Office moved into the new building in December 2004.

Saxon Minister-President at the time, Georg Milbradt, inaugurated the building in April 2005, following completion of the events area.