Gilde Vakcollege completed
The largest pre-vocational technical school in the Netherlands has moved into its new energy-neutral school building on the innovation campus in Gorinchem.
Covering more than 10,000 m², the building offers a space where young skilled professionals can grow in knowledge in an environment where personal attention takes center stage.
With spacious learning plazas, modern workshop classrooms, and visible installations, the building itself serves as a learning tool. The design radiates technical craftsmanship, featuring a central interior street reminiscent of a factory — yet with a homely feel. Three distinctive sawtooth roofs (sheddaken) bring in daylight and generate energy thanks to integrated PV panels.
“This building is a tangible investment in the future of technical education,” says Director Krijn Redert.
See the result: Gilde Vakcollege