Youth club Den Couter

Poperinge, Belgium

In public spaces

Young people gathered around a round Gargantua picnic table on a raised wooden terrace in the garden of youth club Den Couter, with a small outdoor stage and trees in the background.

Jeugdhuis Den Couter was established in 1997 by a group of youngsters. To this day it is still a major hotspot for the youth of the city of Poperinge. It was conceived as a safe space where the youth can be young, meet each other, have a drink, enjoy their first concerts, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and care for one another. And where people come together, Extremis tools for togetherness can thrive.

Overhead view of six young adults sitting around a round Gargantua table with curved wooden benches on a wooden deck, with drinks, phones, and small items spread across the tabletop.

The Togetherness Table

Designed by Dirk Wynants and launched alongside the Extremis brand in 1994, the Gargantua table was a groundbreaking debut. These round tables have already graced the garden and terrace of the Den Couter youth club already, proving their timeless appeal and enduring quality.

In a semi-public space like this, furnishings must be exceptionally sturdy and vandal-resistant—a standard Gargantua meets this effortlessly. With frequent nightly events in the garden, the tables also excel in withstanding stains of all kinds, from greasy pizza spills to red wine splashes.

The verdict? Gargantua is loved for its stylish design and highly valued for its low-maintenance durability by both the staff and visitors of Den Couter. A true testament to Extremis' commitment to creating "tools for togetherness."

High-angle view of the youth club garden with several groups of people gathered around round outdoor tables and benches on grass and wooden decking during a social event.
Five young women sitting together at a round Gargantua picnic table on a wooden platform, chatting in the sun with blossoming trees and the youth club garden behind them.

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