Sidewall(k)
Zecc started out with a ragged silhouette made up of various parts of buildings that were revealed after the demolition of the parking garage. It was a messy appearance. Through a long horizontal feature Zecc restored serenity in the façade. Next to the wall there are taxi stands and a tram stop. As a consequence of these adjacent facilities a bench has been taken up in the design for waiting public to enjoy the sun.
The wall is built up from reused broken paving stones. The broken tiles give a tough impression that suits the present-day NH Hotel and the urban character of the location. Different masonry techniques are used and so create interplay with the surroundings. The outlines of the bench have for example been taken into account, as well as street lighting. The latter will have a beautiful floodlight effect on the wall. By these different linkages the long wall becomes interesting for passing pedestrians through its entire length. Besides a nice look, the rough stone surface will prevent the attachment of advertisements. The same goes for graffiti.
location:
Utrecht
category:
Transformations, Public buildings
client:
Gemeente Utrecht
Team:
Bouwbedrijf van den Engel
program:
attach old wall
period:
2012 - 2014
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