Dirk Jan • Postel

The main design themes for Meppel City Hall are the inclusion of a large building volume in a relatevely modest context, as well as the architectural expression of a democratic, official centre. Instead of a traditional two-dimensional, formal facade, the building can be accessed from three directions. The urban, paved area has been completed with a park (a former parking lot). The elongated, slender plan provides free views from the main road into the park. The space between the town hall and the adjacent building is designed as a plaza. The open spaces in the park maintain sight lines and allow pedestrians to walk around freely.

 

 

 

year
2001 - 2005

client
Municipality of Meppel

GFA
8,369 m²

project team
Bart van der Werf, Dick Baggerman, Karin Wolf, Jan de Leeuw, Martin van Kessel, Imco de Man