Location: Tilburg, Netherlands.

Architect: Atelier PRO architects.

The Dance and Music Academy (Factorium) in Tilburg has moved to a new location in the city centre, becoming part of the Tilburg art cluster. The design of the new building focuses on the presentation of the academy towards the town and the interaction with the surrounding garden. The music and dance areas are housed in their own volumes, with a foyer in between to connect them to the great hall and the garden. The music wing has a long hallway with a view of the garden, while the dance wing has four centrally located studios surrounded by a system of stairways and footbridges. The design of the garden is based around existing monumental trees, creating a versatile space for walking, resting, and contemplation. The building is part of a collection of public and special buildings in the city centre, and the garden is part of the collection of squares and parks in the inner city.