Residential Tower Buildings Chassé Park

The urban design project for the new transformation of the former military complex east of the historical center of Breda was developed by the office of Rem Koolhaas. The modifications to the outdoor spaces were entrusted to the studio West 8, and the largest implementation of the entire urban plan was awarded to Koolhaas's longtime Belgian collaborator Xaveer de Geyter.
The residential complex Chassé Park consists of five towers interconnected by a ground-level ribbon containing parking facilities for bicycles, cars, and technical support. The overall composition of the layout of the towers gives an impression of randomness. Thanks to its verticality, the rest of the site was able to remain undeveloped, offering as much space as possible for greenery. The open space between the tower buildings has the character of a communal square and a unifying element for all residents.
The most remarkable aspect of the entire design is certainly the striking individuality of the facades of the residential towers. Depending on the orientation towards the cardinal directions, the other towers, and the views of the surroundings, the facades close more or less. From completely glazed walls revealing an unusual cross-bearing structure in the background, to dark concrete panels embedded with massive stones, up to white exposed brickwork divided by a regular window grid.