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Primary School De Vuurvogel / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Daniel Sánchez — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Grosfeld van der Velde architects recently completed ‘de Vuurvogel’, an educational complex consisting of a primary school with gymnasium, after-school club and day nursery; two different users under one roof. The complex was designed to be extremely compact in volume in order to realise the extensive programme on a relatively small plot that is surrounded on three sides by existing residential buildings.

House L / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Daniel Sánchez — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The existing landscape, the orientation to the rural surroundings and the planning conditions were the deciding factors in the siting of the dwelling at the rear of the plot. The ground floor was raised with respect to the current ground level, with large glass surfaces positioned to look out over the rural landscape and terraces running the length of the building with an unbroken roof surface on corbelling, all of which allow the outer space to be experienced to the full. At the same time, the large roof projections are designed to prevent too much light entering.

House VdB / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Nico Saieh — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Located in the outskirts of the city of Breda, on the edge of the urban and rural zone, this house is provided with great views. The clients preferred a maximum volume on this plot and asked the Dutch architects Grosfeld van der Velde to turn this desire into reality.

House S / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Nico Saieh — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The house is located on the edge of the Asterdplas in Breda’s Haagse Beemden district. The living area is raised above the surrounding land, so that the view on the natural environment is optimal. Further solidifying the home’s connection to nature, large floor-to-ceiling windows frame the view, while giving the house a light and transparent character.

House KvD / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Nico Saieh — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

House KvD is located in the woods of Teteringen, close to Breda. Important, from the residents point of view, was to experience the green environment in a most intense way. This ambition has formed the main concept of the building: A house that feeds in between the trees, giving every arbitrary movement a surprising perspective on the forest. The square-shaped volume keeps you, while moving through the building, in constant contact with the environment.

House Vvg / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Nico Saieh — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The house is situated on the edge of Vianen, a city in the centre of Holland. The view on the southwest side is magnificent and will remain unbuilt. The beautiful view is that of a typical Dutch landscape of open fields with lines of trees.

Architecture Office / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Nico Saieh — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The former hose tower of the old fire station is located at the middle of the site where, as a result of new development, space is provided to the housing of the "creative" industries. The site receives a campus-like character with the hose tower as a centrepiece and striking landmark. The renovation of the tower and the construction of the pavilion is tailored to the needs of the agency to both a general workspace where employees perform their work in specific areas for receiving guests, giving presentations, holding meetings and working in isolation.

University library Utrecht / Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten

Nico Saieh — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The former palace of Louis Bonaparte built in 1807, situated on the Drift in the historic city centre of Utrecht, has undergone a total redesign over recent years. The first and most prominent part of the Universiteitsbibliotheek Binnenstad (University Library City Centre) and the main entrance to the 'Drift cluster' on the Drift are now complete. The library accommodates an 8.5 kilometre collection and 350 study desks and carrels. Over the coming years, work on the adjoining section will go ahead with the same intensity and ambition until the UB Binnenstad takes final shape. The whole complex contains six buildings with listed status that served primarily as book stores and archives. The buildings were architecturally very dated and neglected. As a result of numerous alterations made over the years, the original structure and character of the buildings had been lost. As the architects, Grosfeld van der Velde is responsible for the design, which has been produced in close consultation with DHV (detailed drawings and project management).