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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Cortinghborg in Groningen, the Netherlands by diederendirrix architectsSeptember 11th, 2012 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Jessica Sibbing Start construction Cortinghborg Groningen the Netherlands!
Within the urban building plan formulated by diederendirrix, we designed the elongated Cortinghborg in Groningen. This residential building is almost 400 meters in length. A striking tower, 50 meters high, rises on the west side and a 70 meter tower accentuates the east side. The East side tower will be added in a later stadium. The white concrete fascia elements make the Cortinghborg appear modest but the generous south facing balconies give it a lively character. On the north side of the building the length is emphasized by the ongoing horizontal lines of the galleries, giving rise to architecture befitting to the speed of motorists travelling on the Groningen ring road. Each property has a coloured glass screen in front of the front door. This improves recognition of individual apartments and limits noise. The complex has large gates which connect the two sides of the building. The tactile architecture generates a lively impression and pleasing experience. Proofread by: Anand Gangal Contact Jessica Sibbing
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