© 2004 Jan Derwig
TOWN HALL TERNEUZEN (EXTENSION)
K.J. VAN VELSEN, 1993-1996
Oostelijk Bolwerk 4, Terneuzen
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Koen van Velsen
ORIGINAL DESIGN:
Van den Broek & Bakema
BUILDING TYPE:
Government buildings
RELATED BUILDINGS:
Town Hall Terneuzen
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Koen van Velsen
ORIGINAL DESIGN:
Van den Broek & Bakema
BUILDING TYPE:
Government buildings
PUBLICATIONS:
de Architect 1996-4, 1997-3; Archis 1997-4; Bauwelt 1997-43/44; Jaarboek 1996-1997; H. Ibelings - Koen van Velsen. Zestien projecten, 2008RELATED BUILDINGS:
Town Hall Terneuzen
Van den Broek & Bakema’s original town hall (1972) stands along the waters of Westerschelde where the old village and the new outlying districts meet. A robust use of material and an expressive articulation of functions elicited a sculptural building that fits remarkably well in its context of shipping and waterways. A new near-cube housing the municipal offices to a design by Koen van Velsen welds the old centre of Terneuzen to the town hall. Also in a literal sense, for both buildings are linked below ground by a volume tucked into the dyke. The new portion is of a neutral cast, its blue tiles almost melting from view against the sky.