16/10/2026
A winning design that lets Crailo's landscape shine - meet our new entry pavilion for Buurtschap Crailo!
With its gently rolling terrain, stretches of flowering heather, and uninterrupted views across the heathland, Crailo is a place where the landscape speaks for itself. Bordering the Goois Nature Reserve, this beautiful setting inspired our winning design for the neighborhood’s new entrance. Developed with Bun and DELVA, our proposal brings together a supermarket, a hospitality pavilion, and a parking facility.
Instead of letting these practical functions dictate the architecture, we've put the experience of the landscape first. Two light, open pavilions are connected by an elevated pedestrian bridge, while flowing curves wrap around the low-profile parking facility, echoing the site’s natural contours. Horizontality preserves views across the heathland, while the bridge offers a different viewpoint on the scenery and creates a welcoming entrance to Crailo.
Light, air, and space are the central elements of the proposal. Generous openings bring daylight deep into the parking facility, while slender columns, expansive glass facades, and warm, natural materials give the pavilions their light, open character.
More than a place to arrive, the design creates opportunities to meet, explore, and enjoy the outdoors, making room for both the future neighborhood and the nature that makes Crailo so special.