Article source: MVRDV

Construction start of MVRDV Glass Farm, Schijndel, Netherlands

In 1944 the small Brabant town of Schijndel which is the birthplace of Winy Maas suffered from Operation Market Garden bombings resulting in an oversized market square. In 1980 the then 20 year old Winy Maas urged the mayor to fill in the gap. Today Rembrand developers, the town of Schijndel and MVRDV start construction on the Glass Farm, a multifunctional building in the village square. The building with a total surface area of 1600m2 will contain shops, restaurants, offices and a wellness centre. The exterior is printed glass with the motive of a typical local farm; 1,6 times larger than life. Construction will be completed in December 2012.

Night View (Images Courtesy MVRDV)

• Architect: MVRDV
• Name of project: MVRDV Glass Farm
• Location: Schijndel, Netherlands

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