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