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Provincial government building Overijssel

The Provincial government building of Overijssel is a renovation of the 1972 building’ designed by Dutch architect Marius Duintjer, respecting its cohesion, plasticity, transparency, spaciousness and fine details. The typical 70s orange awnings outside have been replaced by ones with an oak leaf print. The floor plans that were originally intended for open-plan offices, accommodate a modern office concept with flexible, activity-related work spaces.

The interior design of the Provincial government building is fully modernized. Traditional patterns from the vernacular of Overijssel are incorporated into decorative elements, that give identity and atmosphere to the flexible work spaces. The solemn concrete wall encircling the main hall is treated with a gold finish.

Name

Provincial government building Overijssel

Location

Zwolle

Design

2002 - 2004

Built

2005 - 2007

Client

Provincie Overijssel

Team

Dirk Jan Postel, Daniela Schelle, Dittie Bakker, Nol van den Boer, Ad Dekkers, Hans Dopper, Michel Gerrets, Patrick Keijzer, Imco de Man, Joost Smorenburg, Wim van der Torre, Bart van der Werf, Karin Wolf

GFA

28,629 sqm

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