Summary:
- SSH selected Koninklijke Heijmans to design and build the Ginkgo student housing complex in Utrecht, adding 483 rooms to address the city’s housing shortage; construction will start in 2027 with completion expected by mid-2029.
- The project features 44 vertical student houses with private rooms and shared communal spaces, designed to foster social interaction and combat loneliness among students, according to SSH’s development manager.
- Sustainability is integral to the development, incorporating solar-powered thermal energy storage, circular materials, and prefabrication methods to reduce environmental impact and improve construction efficiency, as highlighted by Heijmans.
Original article:
https://nltimes.nl/2026/03/31/dutch-builder-heijmans-add-483-student-rooms-eu47m-utrecht-project
