Adaptive reuse creates new Trofa town hall

The contrast between the old and new is evident in the materials chosen - the restored original building in fine-grained grey render with a glazed top coat; the new building volumes in a bold envelope of dark bricks.

Panoramic view of Trofa Town Hall with its contrast between the old and new is evident in the materials chosen - the restored original building in fine-grained grey render with a glazed top coat; the new building volumes in a bold envelope of dark bricks.

A cement-free render system was used for the refurbishment of Trofa Town Hall, StoRend Classic organic anti-crack system with 100% cement- and mineral binder-free reinforcing mortar.

The facade of Trofa Town Hall is at times forbidding, at times inviting - with its black brick facade, the sharp-edged structure positions itself confidently in its urban setting with large openings marking the entrances.

Ground floor plan
Insights, Ark 68, Renewal

A playful juxtaposition of opposites - Trofa Town Hall contrasts new, rectangular building sections with asymmetrical openings with the symmetry of the original buildings' arched windows.

Interior of the Trofa Town Hall is bright and warm, featuring light wood and exposed concrete.

A detail view of the fine-grained light grey render with glazed top coat, as used on the restored sections of the original building on the site.

A view of the derelict site prior to restoration and construction of the new Trofa Town Hall