Rudy Uytenhaak's Leyweg City Hall is Full of Futuristic Angles
Meghan Young — March 6, 2012 — Art & Design
References: uytenhaak.nl & contemporist
Sharp as a glass shard, the Leyweg City Hall sports a simplistic aesthetic that nevertheless has a sci-fi edge. Made up of various angles, the structure is a dominating sight for locals and visitors alike.
Designed by Rudy Uytenhaak Architects, the Leyweg City Hall is located in The Hague, Netherlands. Ambitious in both scale and height, it embraces its role as a signal for the environment and a catalyst for renewal of its district.
Comprised of administrative offices and a library, the inside of the Leyweg City Hall mimics its outer design. Also full of angles, its stark white interior is naturally lit through the use of many windows. A center for citizens and government, it is both welcoming and professional.
Designed by Rudy Uytenhaak Architects, the Leyweg City Hall is located in The Hague, Netherlands. Ambitious in both scale and height, it embraces its role as a signal for the environment and a catalyst for renewal of its district.
Comprised of administrative offices and a library, the inside of the Leyweg City Hall mimics its outer design. Also full of angles, its stark white interior is naturally lit through the use of many windows. A center for citizens and government, it is both welcoming and professional.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Architecture - Designing buildings with futuristic angles and simplistic aesthetics presents opportunities for innovation in construction materials, techniques, and sustainability.
2. Natural Lighting Design - Utilizing natural light to light up stark white interiors through clever placement of windows presents disruptive innovation possibilities in energy efficiency.
3. Mixed-use Buildings - Mixed-use buildings like Leyweg City Hall present opportunities for innovative design and utilization of space to maximize cross-functional benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can utilize the trend of sharp shard structures to create new and exciting designs that incorporate technology and sustainability.
2. Construction - The construction industry can take advantage of the trend of natural lighting design to develop new techniques and materials for smarter, more energy-efficient building practices.
3. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore mixed-use buildings and innovate on the flexible use of space to create buildings that offer multiple functions in one structure.
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