haagse veste, the hague
A government office transformed into a living landscape, turning work into a journey through nature.
Client: Rijksvastgoedbedrijf (RVB)
Architect: Rudy Uytenhaak and Partners Architecten (RU+PA), Sweco Architects
Green Architect: MOSS
Location: The Hague
Design Year: 2025/2026
Renders by: NanoPixel, Rudy Uytenhaak and Partners Architecten
Other Parties Involved: Hegeman Bouw & Infrastructuur, DWA Ingenieurs en Adviseurs, IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Repurpose, De Groot Installatie Groep
Revitalizing with Green
In The Hague, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf 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 nature
The green design of Haagse Veste is centered around biophilic design themes of fluidity, tranquility and groundedness. Planters and paths mimic the flow of nature to guide users through the building. We sought to emulate a safe, secluded feeling often found in nature.
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 canyon
The Canyon is a sheltered atrium composed of rocky, earthy materials and mediterranean planting scheme, complimented with natural light.
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 mountain
Located on the roof, a landscaped garden is designed as an elevated summit. With tiered planters and open views, it replicates the experience of standing on a mountain.
four intentional elements
MOSS and the architectual 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.
