The Globe

Transformation of 56,000 sqm former mail distribution center into Outdoor & Travel Center, including diving pool, rock and ice climbing wall.

The Globe is a typical TCN project. This prominent building, located next to the Den Haag Hollands Spoor train station, became partially vacant when the distribution of the mail changed from rail to over the road. The City of The Hague asked TCN to come up with a proposal for a different purpose for the building. TCN developed a concept which had two main functions: Industrial offices and retail centered on outdoor, nature, and adventure.

It became an Outdoor & Travel Center. Here visitors can find everything related to outdoor sports and outdoor traveling. Besides booking trips and shopping, visitors can immediately try out their new purchases in the diving pool, on the rock climbing wall, or on the ice climbing wall.
 


Name
The Globe
Main function
Retail
Address
Waldorpstraat 11-13
2521 CA The Hague
Country
The Netherlands

Facts & figures

Purchase date
2001

Investment date
2002 - 2005

Construction
2002 - 2005

Sold in
2006

Number of sqm GLA
56,000

Number of sqm retail
8,000

Number of sqm offices
16,000

Number of sqm distribution
32,000

Functions
retail, office, mail distribution

Main tenant
Bever Zwerfsport