The 200 × 200 mm deep timber beams are set closely next to each other within the com ­ posite ceilings above the guest rooms. The rich supply of timber sourced from the ab ­ bey’s own forests made this structure possible.

The 200 × 200 mm deep timber beams are set closely next to each other within the com ­ posite ceilings above the guest rooms. The rich supply of timber sourced from the ab ­ bey’s own forests made this structure possible.

Image credit: Sebastian Schels