The Mauritz

The Hague's canals: until recently the city’s forgotten jewel. For centuries, they have encircled the most historic part of the city like a silver ring. Inside them, the Dutch Parliament. The King’s place of work. World-famous museums. This is where The Hague sparkles and shines. Now the canals that embrace so much history are being in turn embraced by the city. Once again they are cherished and navigated. They are again playing an important part in a royal seat that is becoming more beautiful and more popular by the day. The Mauritz is the latest precious stone inside that silver ring. Welcome to the luxury of The Hague's canal belt.

When designing The Mauritz, The Hague-based architectural firm WK Architecten allowed itself to be inspired by the beautiful buildings on both sides of the water. Their classical style features are faithfully reproduced: the raised plinth, large windows, traditional brickwork, subtle details. The large windows provide the best possible view of the trees. The slightly concave angle draws the eye to the entrance to the quiet Willemstraat. The result is a balanced and harmonious landmark that looks classic even now.

The Mauritz is being built on the corner of Mauritskade and Willemstraat. Those names already reveal something of the royal history of this location. Across the water is the picturesque Willemspark, once owned by the King. Some of the seventeen apartments in The Mauritz look out over this green oasis. At any time of day, it is a joy to walk around or sit on a bench. Willemspark is like a front garden that you receive free of charge with your spacious apartment.

Elke werkdag zo rond zes uur gebeurt er iets opmerkelijks rond The Mauritz. Plotseling daalt er een stilte over het Willemspark. De oude kastanjebomen ruizen. Vogels fluiten. Ook in het weekend ademt alles in deze omgeving een beetje Couperus, Mesdag, 1890. Het is heerlijk op de vele terrassen op en rond de Denneweg, de Frederikstraat en het Noordeinde. Door de week komen de Mauritskade en omgeving overdag tot leven. Het ritme van een stad die alles heeft.