paroolOct 29, 2026, 19:16

Renovation of De Nederlandsche Bank wins national Gouden Piramide award

De Nederlandsche Bank in Amsterdam has won the Gouden Piramide award following an extensive renovation by architect firm Mecanoo. The project, which transformed the formerly criticized building into a more accessible space with public areas and an art gallery, was selected by a jury of experts as this year's winner.

The extensive renovation of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in Amsterdam has been awarded the Gouden Piramide, a prestigious national prize presented by the Bureau of the Government Architect. Designed by the Delft-based firm Mecanoo, the project transformed the previously restricted bank building into a more accessible space for the public. Notable additions include a new public hall for networking, a garden replacing a former parking area, and the New Treasury, which displays pieces from the bank's art collection.

Once widely criticized as one of the city's least attractive structures, the building sits on the historical site of the former Palace of Industry. The competition jury, consisting of experts in architecture and urban planning, selected the bank from a field of nominees that included the cooperative housing project De Nieuwe Meent at Science Park. The winner of the Gouden Piramide receives a distinctive pyramid-shaped sculpture in recognition of their contribution to excellent public and private building projects.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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