Structural expression

The largest pre-vocational secondary technical school (VMBO) in the Netherlands, Gilde Vakcollege, has opened its doors on the innovation campus on the outskirts of Gorinchem. The new energy-neutral school building, spanning over 10,000 m² and designed by De Zwarte Hond, offers an inspiring and sustainable learning environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and personal development come together. Caption Gilde Vakcollege was in need of renewal, as the existing building no longer met contemporary standards. In the new facility, students benefit from modern practical classrooms, spacious learning plazas, and an environment where theory and practice blend seamlessly. Headteacher Krijn Redert is proud of the result: “This bu... More