haagse veste, the hague
A government office transformed into a living landscape, turning work into a journey through nature.
Client: Rijksvastgoedbedrijf (RVB)
Architect: Sweco Architects, Rudy Uytenhaak and Partners Architecten (RU+PA)
Green Architect: MOSS
Location: The Hague
Design Year: 2025/2026
Renders by: NanoPixel
Parties: Advies Bureau, IMD Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Repurpose, Hegeman Bouw & Infrastructure, De Groot Installatie Groep
Revitalizing with Green
In The Hague, the Central Government Real Estate Agency is redeveloping Rijkskantoor Haagse Veste IV, with a team led by Hegeman Bouw & Infra. RU+PA and Sweco are the architects, while De Groot Installaties and DWA developed the energy and installation concepts, and IMD and Repurpose focus on engineering and circular materials. MOSS was asked to design the green concept for the interior and rooftop levels.
rooted in natures flow
The green design of Haagse Veste is centered around design themes of fluidity, shelter, filtered light, and groundedness. Planters and paths mimic the flow of nature to guide users through the building. We drew inspiration from the safe, secluded feeling that valleys and mountains provide in nature, and we were inspired by tree roots to achieve themes of groundedness.
the valley
At the heart of the ground-floor atrium is an immersive garden that welcomes all visitors to the base of the building by providing peaceful ambiance that promotes grounding.
the hike
A walk to the summit includes some stairs that lead visitors to the roof garden (the mountain). On the walk, small green enclaves with hanging green offer “hikers” respite from the journey.
the canyon
The Canyon is a sheltered atrium composed of rocky, earthy materials and mediterranean planting scheme, complimented with natural light.
the mountain
Located on the roof, a landscaped garden is designed as an elevated summit. With tiered plantings and open views, it replicates the experience of standing in a vast valley.
four intentional elements
MOSS and the design team developed a green concept that creates a spatial journey through four main elements: The Valley, the Canyon, the Hike, and The Mountain. The intention was to create a narrative landscape, inviting users to connect with nature throughout the building.
