The Hague City Hall

The Hague City Hall (Stadhuis) is the city hall of The Hague, Netherlands.

The Hague City Hall
Atrium

History

It was designed in 1986 by American architect Richard Meier and completed in 1995.

Architecture

It is located in the new city centre, and incorporates the council chamber, the main public library, as well as cafés, exhibition spaces, and a wedding room. At its centre is a large atrium, flanked by two large slab buildings 10- and 12-storey tall. The library is located at the northwestern end of the building complex in a semicircular building.[1]

It is nicknamed "the Ice Palace" (Dutch: IJspaleis) for its white color.

In media

In the 2004 film Ocean's Twelve it serves as the headquarters of Europol.[2]

See also

References
  1. Frampton, Kenneth, Rykwert, Joseph: Richard Meier, Architect, Rizzoli, 1998
  2. https://www.sceen-it.com/sceen/382/Ocean-s-Twelve/City-Hall

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