HOLT Nature Inclusive Living, Groningen, Dutch Housing Development, Architecture Images, Holland
HOLT Nature Inclusive Living in Groningen
28 Mar 2021
HOLT Nature Inclusive Living
Architects: Powerhouse Company
Location: Groningen, Holland
Nature Inclusive Living in Part Forest, Part City

Powerhouse Company are proud to announce their design HOLT won the competition to transform the Alo-location in Groningen. HOLT, developed by MWPO together with Nijestee and Nijhuis Bouw, is the plan for a new green and healthy neighborhood. The design is a result of the unique collaboration between architecture practices Powerhouse Company, Houben/Van Mierlo, Vector-i and landscape architect DELVA.

A Green and Healthy Groningen

The design for HOLT emphasizes Groningen?s core value, ?a healthy and long life, for young and old,? and highlights its position as the Netherland?s healthiest city. Located next to a cluster of healthcare organizations like the Martini Hospital, HOLT marks the gateway to the new city district with 11 new residential buildings, a tower, three gates, and a park. The 320 homes are built with an urban density in a forest-like environment that will transform the surrounding Corpus Kwartier into a vibrant and diverse neighborhood.
?Our plan unites living, nature, economy, and city in line with Groningen?s own great ambitions.?

? Kristiaan Capelle, MWPO
Part Forest, Part City

HOLT sits at the pivotal point where the city and forest meet. Here, a compact building...