The ‘Kroes’ is a dynamic world in one building. In which a healthy and active attitude to life is stimulated. By making cities, neighbourhoods and buildings nature-inclusive, they are more resistant to changing climate conditions. Green plays an important role within the building. The proximity of nature; trees, bushes, plants and grasses provides an attractive added value to the quality of life. The ‘Kroes’ is thus maximally urban ecology-inclusive.
Due to the far-reaching mix of functions, the Urban Healthy Quarter presents itself as a lively micro-city in which social trends can develop. The large-scale renewal of the Utrecht Central station area has made this area an attractive place for residents, businesses and visitors. Diversity and future-proof adaptability are the important themes. The ‘Kroes’ comprises a differentiated range of housing that is attractive and accessible to many target groups.
The SOHO programme (Social office Home office) is, literally, the core of the building. Situated around the enormous atrium, it stimulates interaction and meeting. And thus offers the opportunity to attract a great diversity of residents. By flexibly combining working and living without restrictions, a pluralistic use is created.
Facts
Client
Zhonghongjian Holding BV and Beijing Jingaogang Group Co. Ltd
Assignment
Competition/new build
Location
Croeselaan, Utrecht, NL
Area
86,325 sqm
Function
Mixed-use building with 309 apartments, and work-units and a public plinth, including retail, sport and wellness and a Cross Creative Art Centre
Design
May 2017
Design team
BNP (GROUP A and BETween), Arup, De Urbanisten, At Osborne, Victoria en bbn advisors
