The Willem II-passage is a new public space, that connects the historical inner-city of Tilburg with the railway redevelopment area “De Spoorzone”. Civic architects together with Bright, designed a sequence of spaces which seamlessly tie together architecture, public space, cultural heritage and traffic space. A specifically designed and produced glass brick facade creates a familiar but surprisingly striking effect.
Augmented Brickwork
Designed by Civic architects, The Willem II-passage is a new public space, that connects the historical inner-city of Tilburg, The Netherlands, with a railway redevelopment area.
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- 21 June 2017
- Tilburg
The passage runs straight through a former railway workshop building and links a new restaurant, a public terrace and the former workers garden to both sides of the city. The passage catalyzes the transit oriented redevelopment of the Spoorzone and also accommodates cultural events. The design of the underpass is based on its public significance and cultural durability. Its iconic identity is inspired by the existing city. The materials, rhythm and composition of the passage refer to the classical brick architecture of the Willem II street – in a contemporary manner.
Willem II passage, Tilburg
Program: public space
Architect: Civic architects
Design team: Ingrid van der Heijden, Gert Kwekkeboom, Jan Lebbink, Rick ten Doeschate, Gerjan Streng, Niels Boswinkel
Partners: TCC, Philips Lighting, Lustlab, Van Tetterode Glass Studio, WSP infra, Van de Ven bv, Aannemerbedrijf G. Michielsen bv, Van de Bersselaar Constructie
Area: 3,500 sqm
Completion: 2017