Cultuurplein
redevelopment public space innercourt CODA museum, Apeldoorn, 2012
The innercourt of three major cultural institutions in the city centre of Apeldoorn has always been a problematic no go area between buildings of renowed architects such as Hertzberger, Ruijssenaars and Uytenhaak. The difficult spatial situation, the height differences, lack of use and maintanance askes for a highly effective intervention that solves a number of problems.
The new design aims to improve the artificial character of the courtyard in contrast with the public space around. In this way it provides a new typology of space in the public space structure of the innercity which mainly exists out of streets and large squares. On the basis of a simple schema parts of the areas are annexed together which creates a new logic in the structure. Materials with a specific artificial look and feel are used tot stenghten the unique artificical athmosphere. Finally the cultural square has been kissed awake and is now a much loved background for outdoor cinema events and stage for art performances.
The new design aims to improve the artificial character of the courtyard in contrast with the public space around. In this way it provides a new typology of space in the public space structure of the innercity which mainly exists out of streets and large squares. On the basis of a simple schema parts of the areas are annexed together which creates a new logic in the structure. Materials with a specific artificial look and feel are used tot stenghten the unique artificical athmosphere. Finally the cultural square has been kissed awake and is now a much loved background for outdoor cinema events and stage for art performances.
