Hilvertshof, Shopping center in Hilversum, Netherlands
Hilvertshof is a shopping center in Hilversum with multiple levels, curved lines, and extensive glass surfaces that create an open feel. The structure combines major retail chains with smaller shops in a unified shopping area.
The center emerged in 1973 as a covered shopping project inspired by American retail concepts during Hilversum's growth period. It established new standards for enclosed shopping zones in the Netherlands.
The building shows how retail traditions evolve, as international brands coexist alongside local shops and the center becomes a place for everyday shopping.
Access is easy from the city center with direct connections to public transport. Visitors should allow time to explore different levels, as each offers different types of shops.
A major renovation in 2017 completely reshaped the interior and introduced new spatial concepts that make shopping feel different. The redesigned space was recognized for its innovative approach to repurposing an older complex.
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