Cheese Warehouse

The first project WHD started in 2016: The Kaaspakhuis in Gouda has a 100-year history of ripening (Gouda) cheese. The warehouse has undergone a unique transformation into 52 urban apartments. The original cheese warehouse belonging to ‘De Producent’ is a national heritage site. The most significant changes made during the transformation only become visible once you step inside the building.

The Kaaspakhuis also has over 500 m² of office space on the ground floor, with the unique atmosphere and character that can only be found in an old warehouse. A large retail space has also been created, housing the Lidl supermarket. WHD, together with Mei architect & planners the initiative behind this successful development and looks back on a remarkable transformation, in collaboration with Vergeer Bouw B.V.

Winner of the National Steel Award, the Iconic Award and the ARC18 Development Award.