In collaboration with OZ, De Zwarte Hond has designed one of the largest wooden residential buildings in the Netherlands: BoogieWood. Located on the Binckhorstlaan, right at the exit of the Victory Boogie Woogie tunnel, the project transforms the Binckhorst from an industrial area into a lively urban district. Built on the site of an existing office building, BoogieWood consists of stacked volumes whose architecture reflects the rugged character of the Binckhorst.
On top of an existing two-storey car park, a complex of social and mid-range rental apartments is being built, the most striking feature of which is the 110-metre Mercurius Tower, topped by a Hague crown. The stacking of nine wooden floors on a raised plinth is unique in the Netherlands and meets the strict climate targets of Paris 2030 with a CO2footprint of less than 100 kg/m², thanks to the use of prefabricated cross-laminated timber and bio-based materials.
This method reduces weight and construction costs, which is crucial when building on top of a two-storey car park. The circular demolition of the old building ensures the reuse of materials. Collective energy production and intelligent installations provide comfort and reduce energy consumption. The design encourages encounters, guarantees privacy and includes an internal garden connected to the Waterfront Park. The plinth offers affordable workspaces for makers and entrepreneurs, making the entrance to The Hague hospitable and affordable.
