Introduction
The design site was originally home to the Hilversum Regional Energy Supply Company, which houses a number of unique industrial buildings. The gas plant was originally located on the outskirts of the city but was gradually surrounded by newly developed residential areas.
Industrial villa area planning
Reason to Be Selected
The design site was originally home to the Hilversum Regional Energy Supply Company, which houses a number of unique industrial buildings. The gas plant was originally located on the outskirts of the city but was gradually surrounded by newly developed residential areas. With the relocation of the gas plant, the site was redeveloped and given the new name “Industrial Villa Zone”. Mecanoo has developed a plan for 357 homes. These homes include affordable housing, owner-occupied homes and small shops, as well as a number of sports facilities. Based on the original industrial characteristics of the venue, the designer once again gave it a distinctive identity.
Highlights:
unique identity characteristics;
green environment;
unity and diversity.
Details
Urban planning first considers public spaces such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes. The built-in parking lot leaves more green areas for the venue, combined with water features and Central Park. Three striking cylindrical residential buildings echo the old gasworks that originally existed in the site. The existing swimming pool has been updated with bricks, steel and glass to accommodate the aesthetics of the new building. Rough steel columns support the new gymnasium and fitness center, above the pool.
Modern homes with semi-circular roofs are housed in the original warehouse building. The building on the edge of the “Industrial Villa District” maintains the same height as the surrounding residential buildings. The courtyard made up of private gardens brings an intimate and serene atmosphere.
The “Industrial Villa District” building maintains a harmonious and consistent look, with sculptural industrial details. Cool materials such as steel and glass form a harmonious blend with warm, delicate reddish-brown brick walls. The same brick wall gives uniformity to different buildings, and the differences in brick size, laying methods and decoration give the building a variety of look and feel. The details of each building correspond to the specific history of the gasworks, giving the community different industrial characteristics from the past.
Conclusions
Recognition is the competitiveness of a block or a city. Urban design should help each location to find its core features, and this feature can be derived from cultural history, natural features, and even folk customs.
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