Hopmarkt square in Asse
2008-2014
First Prize in a competition for Hopmarkt NV and the municipality of Asse
Design team: Dirk Somers, Isabel Dedeurwaerdere, Erik Wieërs, Eline Aerts, Merijn Muller, Sidse Hald, Pieter Eeckeloo, JPLX en Grontmij
PPP for the new Hopmarkt in the city centre of Asse, near Brussels.
The new Hopmarkt infill consists of a new town square, 8000m2 of retail, about 100 dwelling units and a large underground parking garage.
3 squares: one around the church, one in front of the city hall, and a new one in between both.
The program is divided into 6 building parts: 4 edges that divide the building block into 4 smaller blocks, and 2 central figures with a more autonomous character.
This setup reflects the urban scenery of Asse, where autonomous elements provide identity to each square.
Ground floor with retail spaces
First floor with apartments
Second floor
Third floor
Fourth floor
Roof top
Section through the square
Section through the square
View of the new square
View of the new square
View of the new square
View of the new square
Model image of the central building with an edge building
Detail of the model
Composition of materials
