Juvenile Institute The Doggershoek, Den Helder

De Doggershoek is in harmony with the heritage of the old seaport Den Helder; a fourth bulwark in addition to the three existing historical forts with no relation between inside and outside. The ‘village’ for 120 youngsters on the inside consists of an oval shaped ring wall with 12 pavilions with living and sleeping quarters, each for 10 youths. They are situated around a covered walkway which is open on the side so that weather and wind can be felt during the daily walk to school and sports. The walkway connects the pavilions with the facility buildings in the centre in-between three outdoor areas: the sports building, the education and treatment building and the general offices.

Nomination Mies van der Rohe Award