BNA Best Building of the Year is an Dutch architectural prize that has been awarded annually since 2006 by the Trade Association of Dutch Architectural Firms (BNA). In addition to architectural quality, the user and experience value, the added social value and cooperation are also taken into account. This time the festive presentation of the prize took place in the Bunkertoren in Eindhoven.

The design & engineering team of the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen, together with the client, received the public award from jury chairman Marcia Luyten. In our Identity and Icon Value category, the beautiful extension of Museum Paleis Het Loo by KAAN Architecten won. The jury prize went to the exceptionally beautiful transformation of the ITC Faculty of TU Twente designed by Civic Architects.

From the jury report: The jury believes that the Van Gogh Village Museum is in a good place and is charmed by the composition and the pronounced use of color and materials. The existing building – former town hall and national monument – and the new construction are beautifully connected with voids and views. Outside you immediately feel the special atmosphere, due to the large cut in the facade. In the front facade, a large window is also positioned exactly in such a way that the view of Van Gogh’s parental home opposite is framed like a painting.

Go visit the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen!