Community Centre Nelson Mandela

Reception desk in one of the hearts of the Multi Functional Centre

making space for the neighbourhood

The Nelson Mandela Centre in Gouda forms the start of a major restructuring of the Gouda East neighbourhood. Various community facilities, such as a primary school, a child care centre, playgroups, health care and sport facilities have been located around two central spaces, a lobby and central hall. Sixteen socially rented units provide liveliness and social control even after school hours. Moreover, the building redefines the surrounding public space, and due to two new squares enhances the quality of the location.

Period 2007 - 2012 Client Municipality of Breda Project architect Alex Letteboer, Joke Stolk Project leader Joke Stolk, Hans Tak Landscape design Eline Keus Address Mgr. Nolensplein 1, Breda Gross floor area New: 4.095 m² Renovation: 2.615 m² Price per m² € 1.192,- Building costs € 8.000.000,-

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