Tissu
Moke Architecten has completed part of the new residential and shopping hub in Veenendaal. Modest on the outside, yet spacious beyond the façade. Its inviting character is enhanced by the diverse use of materials, the canals and bridges, and the striking tower on the southern side.
Programme
6,500 m² shops and 28 residential units
Surface
9,500 m² GFA
Architect
Ludo Grooteman
Team
Patrick de Weerd
Status
Completed
Year
2013 - 2019
Location
Veenendaal
Client
Top Vastgoed, AM
Construction
BAM
Building physics
Bureau Bouwfysica
Photographer
Thijs Wolzak
Striking Accents
The shops in the plinth serve as eye-catchers. Cars are parked on the first floor, creating a pleasant space near the shops with canals and bridges. Above the parking deck, the residences are spread across various focal points. Together with the distinctive tower, they lend the shopping hub an extra layer of character.
Intimate Appearance
The building is broken up into separate façades, creating the appearance of individual structures. Towards the shopping street, the design is more finely detailed, while on the other side, it adopts a slightly bolder approach. Behind these façades, there is ample space for large stores such as Action and Hoogvliet supermarket.
Diverse Materials
The small-scale impression is enhanced by the variety of materials and their dynamic application. The façades feature concrete, natural stone, steel, glass, and various types of brick, each incorporated with textured detailing.