‘Tricot’ residential complex, Winterswijk

The ‘Tricot’, an abandoned textile factory in Winterswijk, has been converted into a modern residential complex. The authentic industrial character was deployed as an irreplaceable added value. It is comprised of two buildings: the Spoelerij (dye house) and the Wilhelmina Building. The Spoelerij (1912) was one of the first structures in the Netherlands to make use of reinforced concrete. The quality of the exceptional concrete structure has been exploited to the full. The loft apartments have the original 3.5-metre ceilings and large cast-iron window frames, and the supporting structure has been left in full view. The Wilhelmina Building is a structure of brick and glass, a succession of component parts from various periods and in diverse architectural styles. The façade on the Wilhelminastraat can be read like catalogue of architectural history.