westland town hall
naaldwijk / the netherlands
client
westland municipality
New townhall for the Westland municipality. The preliminary design is comprised of four interconnected, drop-shaped construction wings enfolded by a transparent skin alongside the Verdilaan. In combination with the wings, the skin constitutes a large, open hallway. Alongside the Verdilaan, the building is higher than on the side of the old village. Here, the building forms a continuation of the public space, which lends the town hall a high approachability and accessibility. On the side of the old village, the construction is lower and provided with an outdoor water garden and promenade. Thus, the new town hall fits its surroundings in a natural manner and establishes an unconstrained scale shift between the low construction on the one side and the future high rise on the other.cepezeds town hall is provided with open, transparent and inviting looks. It does not emphasize its own mass or volume and has a high sojourn quality. All political, administrative and public functions, from the Historic Archives and the council chamber to the wedding room and political party rooms, are housed in the inner two construction wings. The offices for the civil servants are largely located in the outer two wings. In the heart of the building, a large public plaza which can be flexibly programmed with e.g. exhibitions, festive gatherings or panel discussions is situated on top of the Historical Archives. Much attention has been paid to a sustainable, comfortable climate. Furthermore, the new town hall holds eye-catching plants and green applications that reflect the identity of the Westland.
naaldwijk / the netherlands
client
westland municipality
New townhall for the Westland municipality. The preliminary design is comprised of four interconnected, drop-shaped construction wings enfolded by a transparent skin alongside the Verdilaan. In combination with the wings, the skin constitutes a large, open hallway. Alongside the Verdilaan, the building is higher than on the side of the old village. Here, the building forms a continuation of the public space, which lends the town hall a high approachability and accessibility. On the side of the old village, the construction is lower and provided with an outdoor water garden and promenade. Thus, the new town hall fits its surroundings in a natural manner and establishes an unconstrained scale shift between the low construction on the one side and the future high rise on the other.cepezeds town hall is provided with open, transparent and inviting looks. It does not emphasize its own mass or volume and has a high sojourn quality. All political, administrative and public functions, from the Historic Archives and the council chamber to the wedding room and political party rooms, are housed in the inner two construction wings. The offices for the civil servants are largely located in the outer two wings. In the heart of the building, a large public plaza which can be flexibly programmed with e.g. exhibitions, festive gatherings or panel discussions is situated on top of the Historical Archives. Much attention has been paid to a sustainable, comfortable climate. Furthermore, the new town hall holds eye-catching plants and green applications that reflect the identity of the Westland.
