The new Zuiderspoor comprises 15 ground-level homes and 45 flats without gas connections. Cooking is done electrically and geothermal energy provides heating. Solar panels are installed on the roofs to generate energy.
The new Zuiderspoor replaces an outdated apartment building in a prominent location in Enschede, on one of the access roads to the city centre. The project comprises 15 ground-level homes and 45 apartments.
Domijn finds it very important that housing remains affordable for its tenants and that we treat the environment with care. That is why the corporation decided, even before this was introduced nationally, to have homes built without gas connections. Cooking is done electrically and geothermal energy provides heating. Solar panels are installed on the roofs to generate energy. The homes are also very well insulated. This makes tenants' homes more comfortable, and reduces their energy costs.
The six-storey characteristic apartment building has a playful staggered façade with beautiful timeless brick architecture. With 45 spacious apartments for social housing, Domijn focuses on single and two-person households. Residents live and cook at the front of the building, while they sleep in the two bedrooms at the quiet rear, along the gallery. An open and spacious central hall gives residents at the front and rear access to the building.
The 15 sturdy single-family homes are arranged in a row of nine and a row of six. Their location on a green courtyard makes for peaceful living, while still being within five minutes of the city centre. A characteristic feature are the “Delft stoops”: you can place a bench or beautiful flower boxes on a stoop in front of your house. In addition, all homes have three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
Construction commenced in January 2019. The Zuiderspoor was completed in the spring of 2020.
BNG is owned by and serves the public sector. Everything we do is focused on making a social impact. We discuss this with our customers and make choices based on their input. For us, it's not about profit, but about social impact. That is what drives us.
René Goorden
Sectorlead Wonen
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