This design is inspired by both the functional requirements of the client (protection, visibility and access control to the underground parking) and the specific needs of the public square.

The small Woodrow Wilsonplein square is one of the busiest places in the entire town. To spare valuable public realestate and maintain existing valuable views, the volume of the pavilions had to be
minimized both in terms of footprint and profile.

The profile of the pavilions is based on the required headroom on the staircases. This results in a sleek and practical design, which also reflects a certain dynamism. The sleek design is consistent with the strict geometric typology of the historic Capitol and the city library, while the dynamic curvature acknowledges the nearby post-modernistic Administrative Centre.

The shape helps illustrate the connection between the underground levels and the public square. It also invites the public to use the roof as a bench, a chair, a lounge chair or reclining furniture. An inviting wood cladding has been provided to encourage this.