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Mecanoo . Royal HaskoningDHV . photos: © Stijn Poelstra

Located in the heart of the Netherlands, the city of Ede has a population of almost 120,000 and is famous for its proximity to the Veluwe National Park – a 55 km² natural haven of heathlands, sand dunes, and woodland.
In 2008, ProRail and the Municipality of Ede set out to expand the Ede-Wageningen train station in the face of planned property development nearby, estimated to increase passenger numbers to around 25,000 passengers per day by 2030. The new station design would provide expanded services, functionality and safety for passengers, and sustainability in design. Continue reading Mecanoo . Royal HaskoningDHV

Mecanoo . photos: © Greg Holmes Photography

In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural restoration, Mecanoo continues to carve its name with transformative projects that honour history while embracing modernity. Following in the footsteps of our acclaimed renovation of the New York Public Library, Mecanoo undertook the challenging task of revitalising Perth’s former City Hall—a structure that epitomises the grandeur of the Edwardian Period, dating back to its inauguration in 1914. Continue reading Mecanoo

Mecanoo . photos: © Ethan Lee

In a groundbreaking initiative, Mecanoo, introduces a innovative social housing project in Kaohsiung, marking a significant milestone as the city’s inaugural venture into communal living solutions. This undertaking not only addresses the pressing need for affordable housing but places a unique emphasis on the role of collective spaces in enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. The housing complex in Kaohsiung hosts 245 units between 25 and 75 m2, designed for a large variety of users, from young couples to families with children, as well as students, the elderly or people with special needs. Continue reading Mecanoo

MECANOO . photos: © Ossip Architectuurfotografie

The naturally sloping landscape embraces Villa BW, with a building volume characterised by a double-curved roof coupled with an unmistakable expression of the facade. The twisting roof is created as a result of two overlapping shapes. A gable roof is designed on the dune-side, also characteristic of the street scene on the Oorsprongweg. In contrast, a horizontal roofline is designed for the polder-side. Continue reading MECANOO

Mecanoo . photos: © Stijn Poelstra

A cultural workshop for music, dance, drama, and cabaret has been built to give performing artists of all shapes and sizes the opportunity to develop their creations. Theatre makers, opera singers, film directors, musicians, dancers are amongst those who can come to practice, present, stay, organise try-outs and make what they have in mind. The building is located on a raised podium and boasts a panoramic view of the surrounding farmland, the Oude Maasje and the fruit and nut trees. Continue reading Mecanoo