Centraal Beheer Building, Apeldoorn NL
Centraal Beheer Building Apeldoorn NL, Holland Retail, 20th Century Dutch Architecture
Centraal Beheer Building in Apeldoorn
16 Jun 2022
Design: MVRDV
Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
photo courtesy of Certitudo Capital – An aerial view of the Centraal Beheer building and the Pakhoedtorens taken in 2015
Centraal Beheer Building in Apeldoorn
The Centraal Beheer building by Herman Hertzberger in Apeldoorn is a well-known project among architects worldwide. Designed for an insurance company, the office is widely seen as one of the high points of the structuralist movement. Now MVRDV, in consultation with Herman Hertzberger?s office AHH, is transforming the celebrated building, respectfully preserving its structure and making it the centrepiece of a sustainable, green residential neighbourhood that echoes the design principles of the existing building. Commissioned by Certitudo Capital, the transformation is part of a larger area vision for the three-hectare site near the city?s train station, with MVRDV?s design prioritising heritage preservation, greening, and innovation and introducing approximately 650-800 homes. The Centraal Beheer building was a revolution in office design when it opened in 1972. Hertzberger?s design consists of four quadrants, divided by two central ?streets? that form the social heart of the building. By consistently repeating and adjusting the basic element, a 9-metre cube, the building acquired its distinctive form and remarkable interior....
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