Article source: De Zwarte Hond 

The Municipality of Hoogezand-Sappemeer has been given a single, prominent, public building in which a theatre, an arts centre, a library and the town hall are accommodated. In the dynamic heart of this Dutch municipality citizens are served a wide palette of services, information, education, culture and recreation. Existing elements, such as the theatre auditorium, dating back to the 1980s, are re-used in the new development. The adjacent town hall, at the moment still in an outdated state, will ultimately undergo a complete transformation. In the meantime the existing premises and the new build function as a single entity. The connecting, central street forms a temporary solution to the gaps in the present infrastructure. Both in terms of use, as well as technological exploitation and urban design, the new central building has great advantages for Hoogezand-Sappemeer.

Realised Phase 1 with existing town hall premises to the left, Image Courtesy © Michel Kievits

• Architects: De Zwarte Hond
• Project: Het Kielzog Cultural and Municipal Complex 
• Location: Hoogezand, The Netherlands
• Photography: Michel Kievits
  
• Client: Municipality of Hoogezand-Sappemeer
• Area: Total 9250 m² – Phase 1: 5.100 m² & Phase 2: 4.150 m²
  
• Year: Phase 1 : 2013 – 2016 / Phase 2: To be determined

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