Reyp Snellerpoort Woerden
A neighbourhood in a beautiful green and watery area that offers the perfect balance between the tranquility of the countryside and the dynamism of the city life
Reyp has it all: the delightful combination of tranquility and bustle, the qualities of the city and the surrounding countryside combined. In a resounding plan that emphasizes the various building blocks: a good mix of housing typologies, functions, and social cohesion within the visual quality of a contemporary station neighbourhood. And all of this just a five-minute bike ride from the station. Utrecht, Leiden, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam are just around the corner.
Or stay closer to home and enjoy the conviviality and vibrancy Reyp has to offer. Relax by the water at Emmentalerkade, take a leisurely stroll in the neighbourhood park, or enjoy a cup of coffee at Sportsaeck: there’s always something to do. But also plenty of space to retreat to your spacious, bright home. Reyp is a place where life is in harmony with nature and where space, relaxation, and connection are a given. Welcome home, time is Reyp!
CONNECTION
Connection is at the heart of Reyp: residents encounter each other daily, forming a welcoming community with ample opportunity for spontaneous encounters. This connection is evident in the design, embodied by the strong connection between indoors and outdoors: from the street towards the courtyard, but also in the smooth transitions between private and public spaces. The courtyard is designed for gatherings, for example, during sports, picnics, or playtime. Furthermore, we actively seek connections with the unique qualities of Woerden itself, collaborating with local businesses.
VITALITY & HEALTHY LIVING
Besides connection, healthy living is the motto in Reyp. The high-quality courtyard and neighbourhood park are fantastic for outdoor sports for all ages. Think of a morning boot camp, a leisurely Sunday bike ride in the countryside, or enjoy a fun senior dance workshop provided by Het Klooster. Healthy eating is a given, with fruit trees in the courtyard where children learn where their food comes from. This active lifestyle promotes not only a fit body but also a healthy mind. Moreover, this focus on vitality and mental well-being fosters a close-knit community and combats loneliness. Its all about balance, energy, and enjoying a healthy, active living environment together.
ENJOY
Reyp invites you to actively and joyfully enjoy, live, and recreate. Enjoy a cup of coffee on your sunny roof terrace or a pleasant picnic with neighbours in the courtyard: in Reyp, life is all about savouring. In summer, explore the surrounding water on a sup or enjoy a great play or musical performance by the Klooster in the outdoor theater. Upon arrival, you step into a bright home spread over several levels. Plenty of space for everything you love, with smooth transitions from public to private and vice versa. Residents are eager to live in this wonderful place and, by sharing, create something beautiful.
credits
status:
invited competition 2025
client:
Blink | U.Minds
designteam:
Venhoeven CS, Bureau Fraai & Zoetmulder
masterplan & landscape:
Venhoeven CS & DS Landschap
sustainability advisor:
DGMR & Revolve
location:
Snellerpoort B4 Woerden (The Netherlands)
contractor:
Frans Vink & Zonen B.V.
project typology:
residential