Hospitality and residential area Merckt

Groningen

Merckt is located at Grote Markt square, in the historic city centre of Groningen. The carefully composed colour palette and characteristic arches were designed by architect Powerhouse Company, inspired by the nearby Martini Tower. To make construction logistically possible, the exterior walls were prefabricated by Hibex. On behalf of Plegt Vos, we supplied customised brick strips in exactly the right colour scheme.

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Brick strips with customised corners

For prefabricated application

The exterior wall units around the framework slope inwards. This creates 45-degree angles. This requires a customised approach. Pieter Jan: "The exterior wall units are prepared as concrete moulds in the factory. Our task was to produce strips that fit perfectly into these corners. This was a challenge, but by adjusting our production process we produced a perfect result."

Merckt Groningen

Facing bricks produced locally

We drive across the Netherlands with samples of our bricks. Seeing and feeling the facing bricks helps you make a well-considered choice. In this case, the architect and contractor visited us together in Oude Pekela. Pieter Jan: "We made a conscious choice for local collaboration. A sustainable choice, with the added benefit that you can visit each other quickly."

Project details

  • Project: "Merckt" in Groningen 18 Luxury Apartments 1700 m2 hospitality area "Wijck"
  • Client: MWPO Groningen
  • Architect: Powerhouse Company in Rotterdam
  • Contractor: Plegt Vos Noord in Assen
  • Merchant: BMN in Assen
  • Location: Grote Markt 33 in Groningen

Winner of the NEPROM Award 2021

Used stones

Merckt Groningen

A look of its own

With unique sizes, colors and textures

Curious about the many possibilities of our bricks for your project? Within the framework of your wishes, requirements and budget, we will show you. And experience.

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