'Waaggebouw': a crowning glory for urban revitalisation in Eindhoven

The seven storey building dominates the surroundings and simultaneously plays with dimensions: large format openings each extend over two floors.

On account of its lateral positioning, diverse spatial settings have been created all around the building – some generous and open, others narrow and private.

Offering sweeping views across the neighbourhood, the rooftop terrace on the third floor provides both private and public open areas.

'Colourful' was a guiding design principle during revitalisation of the former working class district of Woensel-West in Eindhoven.

The 'Buurtwerkkamer 360' community facility on the ground floor is the go to place for the neighbourhood and also incorporates the square into its activities.

Orange is the determining colour - both for the prefabricated render elements in rippled texture and the homogeneous exterior rendering.