MARQUISE

A twisted apartment block at the waterfront

The Marquise stands with its feet in the water. The highest point of the building marks the transitional position between the city center and Kop West in Purmerend and marks the end of the Weidevenne district. In this way, the sturdy and light building, together with the Melkweg bridge over the Noordhollandsch Kanaal, will be recognizable on a city scale.

By 'rolling up' the apartments within the building envelope given by the city, an intimate public square has been created that opens itself up. This way a natural transition can take place towards the public street.

Program: 54 apartments and parking garage total 9500 m²

Completion: 2017 – 2020

Location: Purmerend - Kop West

Client: HSB Ontwikkeling B.V.

Role: Project Architect at Rijnboutt

Design: Rijnboutt, all rights reserved

Visuals: Rijnboutt, all rights reserved

Collaboration: Berkhout Tros Bouwadviseurs, DPA Cauberg Huygen