Laureate: LIST, LOLA landscape architects, Sweco Belgium BV

The study and design assignment for drawing up the master plan for the urban renewal and layout of the Zwanestraat, Hofstraat, Markt and Zuidstraat in Torhout was awarded to LIST, LOLA landscape architects, Sweco Belgium BV.

The urban renewal of Torhout offers a special opportunity to achieve a sustainable improvement and bring out the best in Torhout. With investments in the central public space (market and surroundings) and the hidden greenery of the city, we want to make Torhout more attractive for all its inhabitants and visitors, young and old.

LOLA-LIST-Sweco profiles Torhout as a market town. The team pays attention to the connections between town and countryside and emphasizes the importance of design quality. The master plan focuses on the places where change can also mean real improvement and is feasible. For example, for the design of the market square, the weekly market is the guiding element. In addition, the designers propose transforming seven places into hidden gardens and turning the old city hall into a "people's palace.

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