Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz

 

CAR PARK KATWOLDERPLEIN | DOK ARCHITECTEN

Zwolle, The Netherlands

Description is provided by the architects. This eye-catching car park in Zwolle has its own distinctive look. Form and function are inspired by a voyage along the Silk Road through Central Asia, where travelers converge in a caravanserai, a place that provides caravans with shelter for the night. Eastern hues and patterns adorn the façade of the garage. It curls elegantly around the building, juts out at the top and is an accumulation of raised bricks. The masonry has very different patterns, which are magically accentuated by spotlights after sunset. That creates an almost dreamy atmosphere. Like a fairy tale.

 

Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz

 

The car park’s roof consists of 800 square metres of solar panels. Smart routing limits the needless emission of exhaust fumes, and the energy-efficient LED lighting system only turns on when there is activity. Sustainable visitors can charge their cars at one of the 28 charging points, and nature is welcome here as well. Green hanging plants adorn the rear façade, and there are nesting and shelter spots all around the car park for swallows and bats. Sustainable in nature, the car park conforms to Dutch BREEAM standards.

 

Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz

 

The location between the heart of the city and the A28 motorway was strategically chosen. With its warm appearance, the car park is a bridge between Katwolderplein, the Pathé cinema and the centre of Zwolle. It’s a caravanserai of our time: an oasis for the visitors and residents of a busy city.

Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz
Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz
Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz
Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz
Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz
Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz
Car Park Katwolderplein by DOK Architecten
© Arjen Schmitz

 

Project Details

Project name: Car Park Katwolderplein
Architect’s firm: Dok architects
Website: www.dokarchitecten.nl/en
Contact e-mail: bartels@dokarchitecten.nl
Project address: Katerdijk 2 B, 8011 BK Zwolle, The Netherlands
Completion year: 2017
Gross built area: 22.000 m2
Lead architect: Liesbeth van der Pol
Other participants: Patrick Cannon, Ernst Verwijnen, Ruben Visser
Photo credits: Arjen Schmitz
Photographer’s website: www.arjenschmitz.com

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  • Epoksi Zemin Kaplama
    Posted April 30, 2019 at 3:05 pm 0Likes

    Hi good post thanks

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