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Architects: Studio Modijefsky
- Area: 1256 m²
- Year: 2019
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Photographs:Maarten Willemstein
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Manufacturers: AGROB BUCHTAL, AutoDesk, EQUITONE, Adobe, Another Country, Azulejos, BAUX, Bronze, CE-SI FULLBODY, Emstee, Emu, Green Copper, Mutina, Trimble Navigation, Van Venrooij Interieurbouw, Viroc, Winckelmans
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Lead Architects: Esther Stam, Natalia Nikolopoulou
Text description provided by the architects. Wrapped around an internal courtyard of the Haagsche Bluf, the food court spreads across three adjoining buildings, connecting multiple floor levels and irregular structural grids. The new design simplifies the original chaotic ‘forest’ formed of existing columns, beams and staircases, turning the dark and low interior into an open public space heavily inspired by the tradition of the greatest European piazzas. For the basis of the concept Studio Modijefsky chose seven unique elements which can be found in all the typical urban squares: landmarks, striking paving, fountains, stairs, merchant stalls, playgrounds and statues. Each of those objects has been translated into a contemporary architectural component, forming a new design language which links together the spaces forming the venue.
