Creativity Courtyards 2.0: Bringing the communal spirit to the surface

The project is about the transformation of the Klein Vaticaan ensemble in Zutphen. By using the historical value of the site and its communal identity as a basis, the aim was to reinterpret the urban fabric and integrate it in a sustainable solution that is going to connect with the city and bring the lost communal spirit to the surface. The...

Buried Heritage: Transformation of Het Stedelijk

Het Stedelijk is a highschool which is situated in Zutphen, at the northern border of the neighborhood Nieuwstad. Due to its height, shape and materialisation, the building stands out of its contexts and function as a border between the neighborhood and the park, which is behind the building. More highschools are situated in this area, which...

Reactivation of the Berkel River Side: Hospitality institute along the Berkel

A transformation of the building complex Dullaert & C&A  along the Overwelving in Zutphen. Through architectural interventions the aim was to create a design that improves the meeting of different connections and traffic flows, and brings back the identity and purpose of the Overwelving within the city. The new intervention and...

Santos as part of the waterfront landscape

With the relocation of the industry in Rotterdam from the city centre to the sea, the old harbour area became empty. One of the buildings in this area is Santos, an old coffee warehouse that is located in Katendrecht. Due to the developments in this area, there is a need for a redevelopment for Santos as well. The shape of the waterfront is...