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Erasmus University Rotterdam Library Renovation / Defesche Van den Putte architecture + urbanism

Valeria Silva — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The library building at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, built in 1968, is an example of brutalist architecture and is a municipal monument. It has been undergoing a sweeping renovation of its architecture and engineering installations. Having reached the end of its life-span, the building also needed upgrading to meet current and future ways of working. As more and more books are becoming digitalized, printed books are disappearing into the background. The renovated building will contain about 900 study spaces, 50 office spaces for staff, and the collections of the University Library and Rotterdamsch Leeskabinet.

V8 Architects to Expand Renzo Piano's Tilted KPN Tower in Rotterdam

Osman Bari — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Renzo Piano's KPN Tower in Rotterdam is set to be expanded by local firm V8 Architects, as part as KPN's decision to relocate its headquarters to the leaning tower.

Sports Park Willem – Alexander / MoederscheimMoonen Architects

Cristobal Rojas — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:00:00 +0000

How can you make a motorway section attractive and functional for the local residents? This is the question MoederscheimMoonen Architects set to work on for the Municipality of Schiedam. They devised a unique solution for a stretch of the A4 motorway between the Dutch cities of Delft and Schiedam. The result is wonderful green park and a new sports location that will definitely appeal to the imagination. Located some six metres above the motorway, the sports fields are enclosed by one of the largest canvases in Europe. Together with Lace Fence, the architects created no less than 8,500 m² of colorful fencing that consists of over 1.6 million life-like ‘pixels’.

The 4th Gymnasium / Paul de Ruiter Architects

Valentina Villa — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000

In the first climate-neutral district of Amsterdam, the Houthavens, Paul de Ruiter Architects designed the 4th Gymnasium. An energy neutral high school that accommodates about 800 students. With its colorful appearance and societal function, the school building serves as a herald for the further developments of this area. The architecture of the building is in line with the scale and size of the buildings in the area, to make sure the school is part of the ‘community’ in the Houthavens.

Fluor / Paul de Ruiter Architects

Cristobal Rojas — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Paul de Ruiter Architects designed a new building for the high-end engineering firm Fluor that completely reflects the company’s unique style of working. The aim was to create a space where everything revolves around collaboration, interaction and sharing knowledge. At the same time, there needed to be ample opportunity to work on sensitive projects in separately secured areas.

Lely Campus / ConverseArchitects

Karen Valenzuela — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 01:00:00 +0000

The Ultra sustainable utility complexLely Campus is one of the most sustainable utility complexes in Europe. The campus comprises the new corporate premises of the Lely Group, an international producer for the agricultural business. The project was awarded with the highest BREEAM Outstanding certificate.

DHV Head Office / DHV Architects

Megan Jett — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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