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elevated render of a multilevel atrium with planted terraces, staircases, seating and a glazed roof.

Avenue Céramique, Maastricht

A plan for an interconnected landscape of lush indoor greenery, public pocket parks, and biodiverse rooftop gardens to support well-being and strengthen the city’s green network.

Client: Rijkvastgoedbedrijf, Hollandse Nieuwe

Architect: Studio Prototype

Green Architect: MOSS

Location: Maastricht

Design Year: 2026

Construction Year: Planned 2028

Renders by: Absent Matter

Sketches by: MOSS

Other Parties Involved: BINX Smartility, Overdevest Adviseurs, F. Wiggers Ingenieursbureau B.V., Alba Concepts, DGMR adviseurs, Fidero, Onyx, BOUWQ, RA+, Nexum Consult, de ontwerpmanager and Rijksvastgoedbedrijf

integrated green in all directions

Avenue Céramique government office in Maastricht balances spatial efficiency and quality using intensive, intentional green spaces. MOSS was responsible for the green design, which is clustered in the heart of the building to maximise the green benefits. The greenery extends both vertically and horizontally, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. On the ground floor, the outdoor areas provide public green spaces.

Axonometric diagram showing an office building, central atrium and green areas around its perimeter and roof levels.
Render of indoor planting beside wide atrium steps and lounge seating, with green balustrades above.
Render of a brick office façade with a central glass entrance, bordered by trees and planted beds.

outdoor green supporting the cities biodiversity

Along the perimeter of the building are dynamic pocket parks, and on top of the buildings are biodiverse roof top gardens filled with native planting to contribute to the city’s green network. The planting concept is designed to complement the building’s character rather than conflict with it. Selected plant species mirror the materiality and structure of the architecture; planters integrated into the balustrades accentuate the building’s lines, while vertical elements introduce visual layering to the space.

Aerial render of planted beds, trees, paths and seating beside a brick office building and pavement.

indoor green clustered in the atrium

Indoor greenery is integrated into both the architecture and the furniture. People naturally gather in the light-filled atrium, therefore most architecturally integrated greenery is concentrated in this light-filled area. Furniture-integrated greenery is primarily in the workspaces, visually and spatially connecting the green atrium with the natural outdoor environment.

Roof diagram with planting symbols, compass directions and coloured arrows indicating environmental conditions.

Press:

Rijksvastgoedbedrijf

Architectenweb

 

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