Zee Event 2014 again successful

The 4-star Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach designed by KCAP is now open. The iconic building located at the tip of the boulevard of Scheveningen, the famous seaside district of The Hague, is a beautiful landmark on the harbourside of the boulevard. The project is a development of VolkerWessels Vastgoed in cooperation with the municipality of The Hague and is part of the redevelopment of the Noordelijk Havenhoofd in Scheveningen. With the summer season around the corner, the new location of Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach has opened its doors for guests. The delivery of the hotel designed by KCAP completes the first phase of the redevelopment Noordelijk Havenhoofd Scheveningen. The masterplan for the of 8.8 hectares area in the south of Scheveningen, also designed by KCAP, combines improvements to the existing fishing industry with a mixed program for recreation and consists of two parts: the fishing harbour with fish processing companies and the seaside boulevard with a program for leisure that includes the new hotel building. Here two worlds meet, tourism and harbour activities. The architectural language chosen for the iconic building in a prominent position at the head of the Noordelijk Havenhoofd refers to the maritime narrative and to the history of the place. The triangular-shaped volume looks different from each vantage point, becoming a true landmark at the seaside. From afar, the glass facade with the diagonal stripes recalls the dynamics of sails. At a closer look, it also reminds the ripples in the water or those of a sandy beach after the water retreats referring to the particular sea-side experience. The reflections of the sky, the sun, and the clouds on the transparent facade underline the new hotel's relation with its context. By night, the building transforms with its illuminated skypool into a welcoming beacon. Thanks to ...

Scheveningen is regaining popularity. The Dutch daily Telegraaf states today 5 reasons to visit the biggest sea resort of Nort-West Europe and gives 5 perspectives for 2020. KCAP's urban plan for the redevelopment of the Northern pier plays an important role in the image upgrade. Click here for the online version of the article (in Dutch).

The 2014 edition of the Zee Event in Scheveningen / The Hague last week was again a great succes. Irma van Oort gave a tour through Noordelijk Havenhoofd area for which KCAP has designed the urban plan and is responsible for a new hotel and the renovation and expansion of the monumental United Fish Auction (UFA) buildings.  

Last week, developer VolkerWessels Vastgoed and Inntel Hotels have signed the realisaton agreement for the 3*** plus hotel on Noordelijk Havenhoofd Scheveningen. The hotel with view to the sea and 200 bedrooms is a design by KCAP and belongs to KCAP's urban vision for the Northern pier in Scheveningen.After the cooperation agreement between the two parties and the municipality of The Hague has been signed in November 2013, this realisation contract is a major step forward in the development of Noordelijk Havenhoofd Scheveningen. Start construction of the hotel is expected for late 2014. It will be constructed by Boele & van Eesteren, technical installations are in the hands of HOMIJ Technische Installaties, both daughter companies of Volker Wessels. [[file:realisatie1325]]

The municipality of The Hague, entrepreneurs of the ‘viscluster’ of Noordelijk Havenhoofd (Northern Pier) and developer VolkerWessels Vastgoed have confirmed their cooperation for the redevelopment of Noordelijk Havenhoofd in a cooperation contract. In May 2013 the business plan and urban vision by KCAP were handed over to alderman Norder of The Hague. In the meantime, the involved parties have set further steps in the realization of the plans for a first part of the area. Click here for more information on the website of VolkerWessels Vastgoed.