Neushoorn (Rhinoceros) in Leeuwarden is a popular music venue and a school, all in one building. In collaboration with 3TO, DP6 architecture studio has designed a building that can take a bit of rough treatment while stimulating creativity. A dynamic building that fits into its urban context and delivers its function as a music venue and school.

© Jonathan van Dijk

Architects: DP6 architectuurstudio + 3TO architects

Location: The Netherlands, Ruiterskwartier 41, 8911 BP Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Area: 4304.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Jonathan van Dijk, Kristian Hoekman

Technical Design : De Zwarte Hond, Groningen
Contractor : Hegeman Oost, Nijverdal

Consultants: Jansen Wesselink, Drachten Deerns Netherlands, Rijswijk Peutz, Haren Basalt, Nieuwegein Theateradvies, Amsterdam Stevens Van Dijck, Zoetermeer

Artist Impressions & Sketches: DP6 architecture studio

Client: Municipality of Leeuwarden

© Kristian Hoekman

From the architect. Neushoorn (Rhinoceros) in Leeuwarden is a popular music venue and a school, all in one building. In collaboration with 3TO, DP6 architecture studio has designed a building that can take a bit of rough treatment while stimulating creativity. A dynamic building that fits into its urban context and deliver...