"In cities around the world, transit centers co-exist alongside commercial towers built to serve thousands of workers and commuters each day, most of whom pay little attention to the elements that make these environments unique. For a new mixed-use hub completed by Shift architecture urbanism and Powerhouse Company, a nearby railway station served as the inspiration for a project that has transformed the neighborhood by strengthening the ties between its people and places."
"A total of 168 apartments sit above a key area in the complex. Office spaces are centered around atriums, each with a full-sized tree, skylights, and glass fronts that open toward the shared courtyard. These sections double as what the teams call "urban living rooms" because they encourage interaction outdoors. Interiors by Dutch Invertuals include pops of bright purple and green contrast with glazed surfaces and plush fabrics."
5TRACKS reclaims a neglected site near Breda Central Station with a mixed-use complex of housing, offices, and a hotel arranged as three triangular volumes named Platforms A, B, and C. Layered brick facades echo the surrounding urban fabric. The complex includes 168 apartments and office zones organized around atriums featuring full-sized trees, skylights, and glass fronts that open to a shared courtyard functioning as outdoor "urban living rooms." Interiors incorporate bold color accents, meadow-inspired carpets, cloud-print curtains, and track-like tables. Sustainability measures include biodiversity-supporting gardens, a retention roof capturing over 100,000 gallons of rainwater, Paris Proof alignment, WELL Platinum certification, and solar panels.
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