Project Queen Julianaplein in The Hague by OMA

The city council of the Dutch capital The Hague announced on Friday, April 23, 2010, that it has granted permission for the construction of a multifunctional complex on Queen Juliana Square in front of the main railway station. The project by OMA, nicknamed "M," has undergone a number of changes since 2002, with a decisive impetus coming from Eurocommerce's expression of willingness to take on 12,500 m² of office space. The entire complex will contain 179 apartments, 43,000 m² of office space, and an underground parking garage with room for 6,000 bicycles. The "three-legged structure" fills the empty space between the historic center, the main station, and the city park. The 93-meter-high building will serve as a significant landmark for all people heading to the main station. The trio of towers connect at the top, creating a continuous form that divides Queen Juliana Square into two parts. The original project also included an additional wing extending into the park; however, early construction regulations prevented this, prompting OMA to reference this “cut-off” portion through full glazing, inspired by the famous Venus de Milo.

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