MoederscheimMoonen Architects to Design Zutphen P+R Car Park

MoederscheimMoonen Architects Wins Tender for Zutphen P+R Project

Rotterdam-based architectural firm MoederscheimMoonen has been awarded the tender to design a new Park & Ride multi-storey car park in Zutphen. The project, which was commissioned by NS Stations, will be constructed for the municipality of Zutphen and will be located near the Zutphen Central Station. The car park will have a total capacity of 375 parking spaces and will include a bike shed with room for 652 bicycles. The construction of the car park will be carried out by Continental Car Parks and is set to begin in early 2016.

Design and Build Contract for New Car Park

The Zutphen Park & Ride project will be developed under a Design and Build contract, which specifies the development of a new car park that is in keeping with the surroundings of the Zutphen Central Station. The car park will be situated in the Noorderhaven neighbourhood and will feature a design that references the historical warehouses that once gave the area its unique character. The multi-storey car park has been designed as a new “calling card” for the city and features wooden slat elements in its façade that create a more pleasant environment for passers-by.

Light, Air and Space Characterise the Design

The design of the Zutphen Park & Ride car park is characterised by light, air and space, and has a high-quality, technical look and feel. The open structure at street level, with its playful arrangement of galvanised columns, brings to mind the utilitarian character of the former industrial area and the nearby IJsselbrug. The building’s two shorter sides are situated adjacent to the key railway underpasses in the area and have been given special attention. The car park’s exterior ramps, which take the shape of two sloped helixes, give the building a sculptural quality, while the other short-end façade is dominated by references to the old warehouses, with a characteristic silhouette and wood shutters.

Seamless Integration with the Surroundings

To ensure the new car park integrates seamlessly into its surroundings, the façade at street level features a special woven surface that represents the street plan of historical Zutphen. The entrance to the bike shed opens out on the nearby pedestrian zone, and both the car park and the bike shed are expected to be used day and night, with the façade continuously lit by LED lighting. The interior of the building meets the most stringent ESPA (European Standard Parking Award) requirements and has been designed so that it can be extended in the future if required. Construction of the car park is expected to begin in early 2016, with the building’s final acceptance scheduled for the same year.

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