Oopen
The studio has designed a new building on the Jaarbeursplein central square in Utrecht, a city known for championing healthy urban living. Created in collaboration NUDUS Architects and Edge, a leader in sustainable real estate development, the design captures the spirit of Utrecht, bringing a sense of warmth and fun to the otherwise soulless modern square, just off the historic centre of the city. Nicknamed Oopen, the building is a collection of diverse cylinders – a design that bottle’s up Utrecht’s identity, dynamism and heritage, in contrast to the backdrop of conventionally angular buildings in the neighbourhood. The design’s rounded form prioritises open access from all sides, complimented using warm, tactile, relatable materials such as brick. On the inside, meanwhile, the interconnected cylinders promote exploration and chance encounters. The varied facilities and services range from sports and cultural event spaces and start-up offices to pop-up cafes and a rooftop restaurant with views across Utrecht’s skyline. The building is the result of an extraordinary collaboration with the forward-thinking municipality of Utrecht.
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