11/07/2025
This project revitalizes a city center block with a green, pedestrian-friendly building and square. Inspired by Groningen’s historic and post-war architecture, the design combines stepped volumes, green-glazed terracotta and planted terraces to create a lively and sustainable urban space.
📍Groningen, Netherlands
Project by: De Zwarte Hond + Loer Architecten
With the completion of Mercado and the redevelopment of Rode Weeshuisstraat, the northern edge of Groningen's city centre has gained a fresh, green impulse. Th…