Stadslab: a transformation of the Suikerunie site into a Creative Hub, Groningen (NL)

Transformation of the Suikerunie site into a Creative Hub — UC Architects

It Groningen City Lab, designed by UC Architects, is a leading example of urban transformation. On the iconic Suikerunie site — once an industrial area — a vibrant creative hub has emerged for urban innovation. This redevelopment brings living, working, recreation and culture together in an innovative way.

A Multifunctional Transformation

The Stadslab consists of three carefully designed spaces that offer maximum flexibility:

• Two cylindrical sheds of 520 m² each, ideal for exhibitions, cultural programming and events.
• One central hall of 600 m² that serves as a meeting place and restaurant. This space opens completely to the outside, creating a natural stage for festivals, concerts and city events.

Thanks to this smart layout, the Stadslab can quickly be transformed into a concert stage, workshop space or meeting place — a dynamic setting for the creative city.

UC Architects and Creative Urban Development

UC Architects has focused on adaptability, sustainability and interaction in the design. The result is a space where transformation is literally and figuratively central. The Stadslab encourages encounters and cooperation, and fits seamlessly with Groningen's vision as an incubator for urban renewal.

Transformation as an Engine for Future-Oriented Cities

With the Stadslab, Groningen shows how vacant or industrial areas can be successfully redeveloped. This transformation van het Suikerunie site is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a powerful signal of what is possible when heritage, innovation and culture reinforce each other.