Watertoren Troelstralaan, Water tower in northern Assen, Netherlands.
Watertoren Troelstralaan is a water tower in Assen that stands approximately 34 meters tall and served the city's water supply. The cylindrical concrete structure has a sleek mid-century design typical of Dutch utility buildings from that era.
The tower was built between 1959 and 1960 by architect W. ter Braake as part of the city's post-war modernization. It replaced an older water facility and became part of Assen's updated municipal infrastructure.
This structure shows how Dutch cities built their water systems in the mid-20th century. It stands today as a monument to the engineering that made modern urban life possible.
The tower is easily accessible from Troelstralaan street and sits in a quiet residential area. Visitors can view it from the street and appreciate its striking form from various angles in the surrounding neighborhood.
In 2022 the former water tower was converted into a luxury hotel with wellness facilities and a cinema room. This transformation gave the industrial structure an entirely new purpose while preserving its distinctive architectural form.
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