The Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten

The Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten - Windows, Brick, FacadeThe Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten - Image 3 of 31The Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten - Facade, Windows, Garden, CourtyardThe Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten - WindowsThe Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten - More Images+ 26

Text description provided by the architects. The objects are placed around the renewed city centre of Venray. Six landmarks, that show the name of the streets that lead you towards the city centre. They can be used as a bench but they also light up the streets at night.

The project is the result of a design competition launched in 2009.

The Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten - Image 3 of 31
Courtesy of Ateliereen Architecten

The six gatekeepers as we called them are cheerful objects, each of them unique. Their base is made of white granite, that connects the landmarks to the street. People passing by can sit on them. The elegant shape, round edges en light colour give the base a friendly look. The Corten-steel upper part is partially perforated. They feel warm by the rusty brown colour.

At night he landmarks turn into nice lanterns. The names of the street will illuminate in various colours. They are the beacons along the ring road of Venray. They welcome you into the beautiful centre of the village!

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:Venray, The Netherlands

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "The Gatekeepers of Venray, Six Landmarks / ateliereenarchitecten" 27 Oct 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/84309/the-gatekeepers-of-venray-six-landmarks-ateliereenarchitecten> ISSN 0719-8884

Courtesy of Ateliereen Architecten

文瑞的守护神,六个地标 / ateliereenarchitecten

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.