Town hall, Hengelo, Overijssel

The Town Hall of Hengelo is an administrative building in Hengelo, Overijssel, distinguished by a free-standing tower on its facade and a grand entrance staircase. The structure spans seven split-level floors arranged around a central atrium, connected to a modern extension via a ten-meter footbridge.

Architect Johannes Fake Berghoef designed this administrative building in 1963 as part of nationwide reconstruction efforts following World War II. The project embodied the architectural ambitions of the post-war period in Dutch urban development.

The building received Rijksmonument status in 2015, marking its recognition as a protected cultural landmark in the Overijssel region. This designation reflects the importance of the structure to the city's architectural heritage.

The complex houses approximately 700 employees and provides multiple meeting spaces for various administrative functions. Visitors should take advantage of the city-center location and explore the connecting pathways between different building sections.

The restoration project preserved the 1963 Berghoef-designed furniture while incorporating 700 repurposed chairs from the Grote Kerk in Naarden. This thoughtful reuse of objects demonstrates a careful approach to preservation and sustainability.

Location: Hengelo

Inception: 1963

Architects: Johannes Fake Berghoef

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Part of: Beschermingsprogramma Wederopbouw 1959-1965

Address: Burgemeester Jansenplein 1 te Hengelo

GPS coordinates: 52.26607,6.79144

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04