The “blue zone” concepts are concentrated in the transformation of the existing CAB building, located at the northwestern edge of the development and directly south of the Utrecht-Zuilen station. Within the building, a large food hall will form an interior street offering healthy eating options and connecting residents to the Cartesiuspark at the center. 

A nine-storey apartment complex will be added to the top of the building, making it one of the largest buildings in the area and emphasizing it as a landmark. Undulating balconies set the new addition apart from the existing rectilinear structure and creates a distinct architectural language for the neighborhood.

Cycling and pedestrian access are central to the 13 hectare masterplan, with all urban amenities located within close range to residential areas. The neighborhood will encourage sustainability, both in terms of green technology and in shared resources.

The Cartesiusdriehoek Blue District will offer a variety of housing typologies, with nearly a quarter of all housing intended for rental social housing. Construction is expected to start in 2020.

• Architects
  

  Mecanoo

• Location
  

  Cartesiusweg, Utrecht, The Netherlands

• Architect in Charge
  

  Mecanoo

• Area
  

  133000.0 m2

• Project Year
  

  2018

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• Architects

  Mecanoo

• Location

  Cartesiusweg, Utrecht, The Netherlands

• Architect in Charge

  Mecanoo

• Area

  133000.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018