Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent

Nijmegen-Lent

Striking and transparent

The hotel is situated at a striking location in Lent, at the fork heading towards Waalburg and De Oversteek to Nijmegen.

The new building has two main volumes. A plinth building with a car park, entrance, foyer, restaurant and meeting room centre, and a tower with rooms and a wellness centre.

The plinth structure follows the contour of the plot and points towards the new station plaza, which is yet to be built. This part of the building utilises strong building materials. The roof of this volume acts as a raised ground level. The park-like layout provides a place to relax within the hectic city. Like a sleek, polished diamond, the tower forms an interesting contrast with the structure below. The recessed reveals will be finished in different colours alternating on the top and bottom floors. A variation in openness will be created, which will change depending on your vantage point.
Altogether, an ensemble will be created that suits the surroundings, creates space and plays with transparency.

Location

Nijmegen-Lent, Netherlands

Program

Hotel, restaurant, bar and conference center

Size

17.456 m² GFA

Period

2011 – 2016

Status

Realised

Sustainability

BREEAM-NL Excellent