Jeanne Dekkers Architectuur BV

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

MFA ATOLPLAZA LELYSTAD

Jeanne Dekkers Architectuur

PHOTOGRAPHS
Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

AREA
6.8 m2

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Lelystad, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Public Architecture

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee
MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

Text description provided by architect.

The multifunctional building Atolplaza is part of the revitalization of an eighties neighbourhood in Lelystad. Several facilities that were at first spread around the district, are integrated in one building.

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee
MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

The building, a “broad” school (incorporating facilities for wider community use) with apartments, serves as a clearly recognizable landmark for the area.

Along with the church and the busy Johan Cruijf soccer pitch, Atolplaza is the new heart of the neighbourhood.

The base of the building is two stories high. The three extra floors of apartments are situated at the front of the building and automatically indicate the main entrance.

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee
MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee
MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

The entrance is further highlighted in the volume by a large canopy. The sports hall at the rear is included as a box in the volume. 

The facade consists of a mosaic of three brick colours that refer to the gray tones in the area.

This pattern connects all the identities and the volumes of the building.

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee
MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

Together with the colour accents of the entrances, it gives the building its own character.

The main entrance leads into the central hall from where all the building’s functions are visible. Apart from this central hall, each school also has its own assembly space and place for celebrations.

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee
MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee

The photo print of the underwater world on the central amenities block was chosen in consultation with all the users and is an important defining visual element for both schools.

Skylights in the common areas give the interior a light and transparent character.

MFA Atolplaza Lelystad
© Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee


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