Office Winhov converts historic maritime structures into Den Helder City Hall

Architecture studio Office Winhov has transformed the industrial structures of two former shipyard buildings into a city hall in Den Helder, the Netherlands.
Located at the tip of the North Holland peninsula, the shipyard site dates back to the era of Napoleon in the early 19th century. It fell into disuse after the Royal Dutch Navy's departure in 1990.
Office Winhov's creation of the City Hall aims to better connect the formerly isolated site to Den Helder while celebrating and protecting its m