Special buildings
Agora Theatre
The bright orange theatre in the heart of Lelystad was designed by the famous architect Ben van Berkel and is a real eye-catcher. The theatre represents the entrance to a different world, hence the choice for a sculptural shape featuring many colourful aspects, in turn providing the interior and exterior of the building with a kaleidoscopic character. In terms of the colour scheme, the architect sought inspiration in the sunset and sky above Lelystad.
Zilverparkkade
The offices and tower blocks at Zilverparkkade form a distinct landmark in the Stadshart city centre, near the NS central railway station. Nationally and internally famous Dutch architects gave each building individual and unique appearances. A classic example is the office premises Calliste, featuring three randomly stacked blocks, designed by the Rotterdam architect Eric van Egeraat.
City Hall
This unique building, which was designed by architect Jan Hoogstad, was the 1986 winner of the World Biennale Architecture Award in Sofia. The design was partly driven by the theme on energy-savings. Energy consumption levels were below 40 per cent of the figure that was normal for that time. The large, light atrium in the building that can be accessed via three entrances and that serves as a public street are typical of his work.
Law courts
The Lelystad Law Court can be found just behind the NS central railway station in Lelystad. This hypermodern building is a design by Diederik Dam and his father Cees. Division is a central theme in the design. The public, judges and those standing trial only meet in the courtrooms. The Law Court breathes an open appearance, thanks to large glass fronts covering three sections of the premises. Each of the three courtrooms has its own colour scheme: burgundy/old rose, green or bright blue.
New Land Heritage Centre
The New Land Heritage Centre was designed by Atelier PRO of The Hague. The complex consists of three visually dominant elements. ‘The tube’: a 60-metre long aluminium building on poles built in 1993 (the former New Land Polder Museum). A five-floored cube-shaped structure houses the treasury chambers of the city centre. The third element is a reconstructed barn (1951) from the Northeast Polder. The building is situated at Markermeer Lake and offers splendid panoramic views of the open water.
