DAVO, together with machine factory Eijsink, forms the entrance to the Havenkwartier. These distinctive industrial buildings are the face of the area with an industrial character. NV Maatschappelijk Vastgoed wanted to preserve the building for the area and expand the possibilities for its use. A thorough renovation was essential. The existing white plastic window frames have been replaced by new black frames. The layout of the frames is based on the original industrial frames, drawings of which we found in the archives. The building has been given three new inviting entrances: the Kunstenlab at the lively Havenplein, the Smartlab on Noorzeestraat, and the studios and workshops with a recognizable entrance on Mr. de Boerlaan.

Photography: Christiaan de Bruijne

Projectteam Studio Groen+Schild:
Ellen Schild, Wilfred van Westerhuis, Eelco Schuijl