by jdwa | 10 May 2019 | Announcement, Netherlands
The intervention of the façade is mainly focused on the roof to bring more daylight to the interior space and provide a pleasant view towards the river Maas. In this way, the building will continue its life with a new character on top of the historical layers.
by jdwa | 24 Feb 2019 | Announcement, Netherlands
The factory building, located along the river Maas in Feyernoord, is transformed into a office space for Upfield. The building which was originally built around 1891 will be given a new life as a creative and dynamic work space. The project includes the attic and...
by jdwa | 28 Aug 2018 | Announcement, Netherlands
Hofje Wendakker for Viattence is a project of 12 terraced houses for 96 elderly people with dementia in Heerde. Sleeping upstairs, living downstairs in a common court. Research shows that this way of living results in healthier residents. Viatence sees this reflected...
by jdwa | 28 Aug 2018 | Award, Netherlands
School 7 in Den Helder has won the Public Library of the Year Award 2018. An international prize that rewards new and innovative libraries. School 7 was voted best out of 4 other libraries in the world. Last year the library was named the best in the Netherlands. In...
by jdwa | 15 Mar 2018 | Award, Netherlands
The best library in the Netherlands is in Den Helder! This was announced on Tuesday during the National Library Congress. “School 7 is doing well on all counts according to the jury. the beautiful building and the good collection are used optimally by letting others...
by jdwa | 23 Aug 2017 | Netherlands, Publication
Recently the book 3RD4ALL. How To Create a Relevant Public Space by architect and ‘creative guide’ Aat Vos published. The book deals with the question of how places such as culture houses, libraries, idea hubs, parks, start-up cafes and other indispensable...