Geert Groteplein | Arons en Gelauff architecten

Alkmaar / Netherlands / 2012

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The Alkmaar district Overdie is restructured. The heart of the district is the Geert Great Plaza, which magnifies and be renewed. The urban plan of Kraaivanger Urbis defines the new square with a couple of grand gestures . The building on the west side is maintained . Existing buildings , including a church , demolished . On the east and on the north side Two major construction projects provide height accents come in its place . Phase one of the renovation , the building which forms the new north face of the Geert Grote Square. The optimistic architecture of the " Admission " must leave the ambitions for the future of Overdie no mistake : this is a wonderful neighborhood ! The program complements the existing stock in the district . For the housing market - there lives a mix of starters and the elderly - there are good , affordable apartments built . Especially the large outdoor spaces are highly appreciated by the residents. The plinth located commercial premises. In the east wing of the building is on the bottom two layers of the large health for quite Overdie . The three floors above provide sheltered housing for different target groups , which have in common that they are more tied to the immediate area and thus benefit from the vibrancy and facilities around the square . The positioning is unambiguous : a car park to the north and the Great Square Geert south of the building. In conjunction with the program for accessible housing that determines the choice of opening typology : a central core in the high area with galleries that are included in the building volume . In relation to the great length of the square side is the measure of the high building part afforded insufficient to design . Real tower With an asymmetrical cut below the upper building section the project is a quirky shape. The length of the square wall is reduced, and the emphasis will be . The input The facades are laid in a fresh yellow brick, and have cheerful red color accents . Small differences in rhythm and detailing give all sides of the building has its own characteristic. Special attention was given to the ambivalent character of the square facade. The north side of the square is the sunny side of the housing . The transition between public and private is softened by the spectacle of colored concrete and glass railings on the large balconies .
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    The Alkmaar district Overdie is restructured. The heart of the district is the Geert Great Plaza, which magnifies and be renewed. The urban plan of Kraaivanger Urbis defines the new square with a couple of grand gestures . The building on the west side is maintained . Existing buildings , including a church , demolished . On the east and on the north side Two major construction projects provide height accents come in its place . Phase one of the renovation , the building which forms the new...

    Project details
    • Year 2012
    • Work started in 2010
    • Work finished in 2012
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Social Housing / Nursing homes, rehabilitation centres
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