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CIVIC CENTRE HEERLEN

J.M.J. COENEN, P.A.M. MERTENS, 1983-1985, Raadhuisplein 20, Heerlen

ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Jo Coenen
Piet Mertens

BUILDING TYPE:
Libraries
Office buildings

Three building parts enclose a central courtyard, with spaces linked on the lower floors by a ramp which follows the slope of the site. At the top of the cylinder is a meeting room complete with panorama terrace. With its classical forms and choice of materials, the civic centre makes a worthy companion to Peutz’s https://www.architectureguide.nl/project/item/prj_id/826" class="inline_link">town hall.