A Dutch town's new city hall takes form from the facilities of a monumental shipyard
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Willemsoord 66, 1781 AS Den Helder, Netherlands
Architecture
Office Winhov, Van Hoogevest Architecten
Client
City of Den Helder
Lighting Design
Beersnielsen Lichtontwerpers
Lighting Supply
Zumtobel, Bega, Prolicht, iGuzzini, LUG Lighting, Lumino
Floor Area
6,800 sq-m
Office Winhov and Van Hoogevest Architecten were tasked to unite Den Helder’s previously scattered administrative functions and transform a shipyard into an integral part of the city.
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