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Tractie Grunobuurt woonblok ontwerp architect

Tractie Grunobuurt

Living pleasure in a prominent residential building

© De Zwarte Hond, Ronald Zijlstra

TRACTIE

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Architect Tractie Grunobuurt Design Architecture Groningen

At the heart of the Grunobuurt neighborhood in Groningen, we have designed the residential building Tractie. Its prominent location along the green axis and water of Hoornsediep makes it a beautiful place to live. Our main goal for the design was to create a sense of joy and pleasure in living.

To achieve this, we developed a clear and efficient structural plan for the building. The façade features a calm pattern of vertically oriented openings and rich Gronings detailing, resulting in a building with a strong and unique character. The monumentality of the façade is a defining feature of Tractie.

Tractie Grunobuurt woonblok ontwerp architect

© Ronald Zijlstra

Cascading kindness

We designed the building to vary in height in a stepped pattern, ranging from three to seven floors, with the highest point located where the surrounding buildings are lowest. This design principle ensures a pleasant neighborhood on an urban planning level.

 

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Guarantee living pleasure

Tractie is framed by the green square and water of Hoornsediep, providing residents with an open view. We also created a subtle transition between public and private space with hedges and Delftse sidewalks, making neighborly interactions easier.

A key feature of Tractie is the walkway on the second floor that runs along the entire façade. This creates outdoor spaces that span the entire width of each apartment, providing a unique living experience.

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