Goylaan, 2021
2021
Goylaan
Location
Goylaan, Utrecht
Size
±9,500 m²
Type
Residential
Goylaan reinvents an outdated office building into a sustainable, community-oriented residential complex — designed for modern urban living in Utrecht.
Building Development
From Office Grid to Urban Living
Located along Utrecht’s southern corridor, Goylaan embodies the new generation of adaptive housing projects. By transforming vacant offices into compact, affordable homes, Bakkers | Hommen contributes to Utrecht’s housing ambitions sustainably.
Efficient Living Units
Green Mobility Integration
Sustainable Envelope
our story
Key Milestones in Redevelopment
Our journey
2019
2019
2020
2020
2021
2021
2022
2022
Site acquisition
Design and engineering initiated
Construction started
Completion and first residents moved in
Gallery
Statistics
Compact Urban Renewal, Big Impact
A circular housing transformation that aligns with Utrecht’s sustainability strategy.
redevelopment space (m2)
8.5K redevelopment space (m2)
Project Value (€)
14M Project Value (€)
Apartment Created
110 Apartment Created
Challenge
Converting Outdated Offices into Modern Homes
The main challenge was achieving livability within the rigid structure of an old office typology while complying with strict energy standards and housing regulations.
Approach
Human-Centered, Circular Design
Through minimal yet strategic structural changes, Bakkers | Hommen turned the existing framework into flexible residential modules. Smart energy systems and passive design strategies optimized sustainability and comfort.
impact
Meeting Utrecht’s Urban Housing Goals
Goylaan sets a precedent for Utrecht’s adaptive reuse movement. It proves that even small-scale transformations can address housing shortages while lowering environmental impact.
Social Impact
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
