16/ Looping Towers
Maarsen / Netherlands

 

 

 

YEAR

2017

LOCATION

Maarsen, Utrecht, Netherlands

TYPOLOGY

Mixed-Use

STATUS

Concept

  • YEAR : 2017
  • LOCATION : Maarsen, Utrecht, Netherlands
  • TYPOLOGY : Mixed-Use
  • STATUS : Concept

The new residential tower complex of 35.000m² consists of approx. 260 apartments, parking garages, public facilities, gym, and a running track on the roof. It is located on the main axis between Amsterdam and Utrecht and should bring an added social value to the entire area, which will undergo some major developments within the next years.
The looping towers are the result of an optimized geometry based on views and sunlight. The complex site situation (north side with view, south side with sunlight) led to a slim L shaped geometry with duplex apartments to guarantee multiple views and natural light. The tapered towers also provide a minimum shadow impact on the adjacent neighbor buildings. The naturally formed terraces generate multiple views towards the old city and achieve maximum sunlight during the day.

Invited International competition, 1st prize

PPA Principals: Peter Pichler, Silvana Ordinas

PPA Competition Design team: Peter Pichler, Gianluigi D’Aloisio, Daniele Colombati, Simona Alù, Giovanni Paterlini, Ugo Licciardi, Alessandro Altamura

Size: 35.000m²

Engineer / Consultant competition phase: Arup

Client: Winter Trust BV