For the extension of the historic town hall, the neighbouring bank building was bought and renovated. The town hall fulfils an important urban function as it demonstrates its public character with its large open hall and central location within the city centre. Accessible from three sides, the town hall with its central public square acts as a passage within the urban life of Kortrijk.

© Dieter Van Caneghem

Architects: Cnockaert architecture

Location: 3621 Kortrijk,The Netherlands

Architect In Charge: Filip Cnockaert, Stein Meulenijzer

Design Team: Filip Cnockaert, Stein Meulenijzer, Yen Van Der Voort, Chloé Ramboer, Ana Jianu Antoaneta

Client: Stad Kortrijk

Area: 560.0 m2
Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Dieter Van Caneghem

© Dieter Van Caneghem

From the architect. For the extension of the historic town hall, the neighbouring bank building was bought and renovated. The town hall fulfils an important urban function as it demonstrates its public character with its large open hall and central location within the city centre. Accessible from three sides, the town hall with its central public square acts as a passage within the urban life of Kortrijk.

© Dieter Van Caneghem

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