A new residential tower in The Hague’s rapidly developing Binckhorst district will provide 340 homes, including social housing, mid-market rentals and apartments for sale. The 104-metre-high building, named Skymark, is part of the ongoing transformation of the former industrial area into a new urban neighbourhood.
The next phase of the project was recently marked by a gathering of representatives from the Municipality of The Hague, housing association Haag Wonen, developer Amvest, construction company Boele & van Eesteren and pension fund SPW.
A Mix of Housing Options
Skymark will include a variety of homes designed for different income groups and housing needs.
The 340 apartments will be divided into:
- 66 social rental homes
- 104 mid-market rental homes
- 72 private-sector rental homes
- 98 owner-occupied apartments
In addition to housing, the ground floor will offer approximately 1,200 square metres of commercial space for shops and businesses.
The tower has been designed by architectural firm De Zwarte Hond. Its distinctive rounded corners are intended not only to give the building its appearance but also to reduce wind and noise nuisance.
Contributing to The Hague’s Housing Needs
The Hague is facing considerable pressure on its housing market, and the municipality aims to deliver 4,000 new homes annually.
Alderman Henk Harms highlighted the importance of developments such as Skymark in meeting that target.
“The Binckhorst is rapidly developing into a new neighbourhood of The Hague. Skymark will add another 340 homes, and they are urgently needed,” he said.
The project also reflects an ambition to create neighbourhoods where residents with different incomes can live alongside one another.
Mohamed Baba, Chair of the Executive Board of Haag Wonen, pointed to the nearly 90,000 active housing seekers in the Haaglanden region.
“Every home we add counts. With Skymark, we are adding 66 social rental homes in a wonderful location in the Binckhorst. Especially in a new part of the city, we believe affordable housing should be included from the beginning.”
He emphasised that a person’s income should not determine whether they have the opportunity to live in a newly developed neighbourhood.
From Industrial Area to Urban Neighbourhood
The Binckhorst has undergone significant changes in recent years, with former industrial sites gradually making way for residential developments, businesses and other facilities.
Skymark will contribute to this transformation by combining homes, employment opportunities and amenities in one building.
Construction began in December 2025, following preparations to clean up and prepare the former business site.
The project is being developed through cooperation between public and private organisations, including the municipality, Haag Wonen, Amvest, Boele & van Eesteren and SPW.
Completion Expected in 2030
According to construction company Boele & van Eesteren, work is progressing well, with sales of the first apartments planned for early 2028.
The tower is expected to be completed in 2030, when the first residents will be able to move into their new homes.
Once completed, Skymark will become another prominent addition to the Binckhorst skyline and contribute to The Hague’s efforts to address its housing shortage.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag
Translation to English/Editing: The Hague Online
Image Credit: Gemeente Den Haag / Skymark project partners
