Willem-Alexander Sportcentrum

At first glance, the building’s design immediately catches the eye. The large amount of glass and steel, combined with the enormous wings on the roof, make the building resemble a diamond. It is no coincidence that, following its opening, it was dubbed the ‘sports diamond’. Shortly after the opening, it was announced that the building would be named after the then Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. Although it isn’t immediately obvious from the outside, it actually houses a sports centre. Inside, there is a swimming pool, a sports hall, a gymnastics hall and various sports facilities such as a dojo, a dance studio and a gym. During the day, the centre is mainly used by the Institute for Sports Studies at Hanze University of Applied Sciences; in the evenings and at weekends, it is available as a sports facility for students and staff from the universities. Various sports clubs are also welcome to use the building.