SILOTOREN

LEIDEN, NEDERLAND

date 2021 - 2025
client Ab van der Wiel, Meelhattan B.V.
program residential, wellness
surface 5 200 m²
status under construction
design team MAAK / Studio Akkerhuis
consultants Piet Oudolf, Lola Landscape, Pieters Bouwtechniek, LBP Sight

The Silotoren is a striking landmark on the grounds of De Meelfabriek, located on the Zijlsingel and next to Ankerpark. Once, a tower with concrete grain silos stood here, featuring a mural inspired by the poem ‘There Are the Two Squares’ by El Lissitzky. The current design follows the footprint of the original building. The columns of the structure give the facade a rhythmic appearance. The use of concrete references its industrial character. In this way, the design connects history and present, both in form and material usage.

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