Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk

Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
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CULTURE COMPLEX DE NIEUWE KOLK

De Zwarte Hond

ARCHITECTS
De Zwarte Hond

LOCATION
Assen, the netherlands

AREA
48000 m²

CATEGORY
Library, apartments, cultural center

CONTRACTOR
BAM Utiliteitsbouw, Groningen

YEAR
2012 

STRUCTURES
Wassenaar bv, haren

PHOTOGRAPHS
Gerard van Beek

ACOUSTICS
Peutz, Groningen

INSTALLATION
BAM techniek

Client
Gemeente Assen, Assen

Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek
Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek

In 2008 De Zwarte Hond won the design competition for a multifunctional culture building in Assen.

The site, at the edge of the historical city has been transformed via a design & build construction into a big complex with functions such as a theater, cinema, library, cafés, restaurants and apartments.

Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
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Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
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The new cultural complex is a monumental and traditional building made of Dutch brickwork, steel and glass. It therefore fits into the context of Assen which is rich of old mansions, fortresses and churches.

The grand entrance of the building is situated next to a new theatre square, which is a lively and pleasant place to stay for a drink after having visited the cultural complex.

Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
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Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
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Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek
Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek

A historical stone wall and a staircase of monumental size connects the square directly to the entrance of the building.

The square forms a gate to a large lobby/foyer from where different venues can be visited. It’s the place to see and be seen.

Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek
Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
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Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek
Culture Complex De Nieuwe Kolk
© Gerard van Beek

The square and the lobby continue the tradition of a rich sequence of streets, alleys, squares and gardens and connects the cultural program with the urban fabric of Assen.


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