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Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. For the ensemble of modu

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. For the ensemble of modular wooden buildings, the design strives for maximum visibility and daylighting. A clear layout of the site, long sight lines and transparent facades improve visibility and thus safety for workers. The abundance of daylight also limits the use of artificial light. Slender cantilevers all around prevent overheating and enhance the horizontality of the buildings. The buildings consist largely of wooden materials and are built according to the principles of “open construction”: a radical separation of support, facade, installations and furnishings. This makes the buildings extremely flexible, large sections can be prefabricated and materials are detachable and reusable.
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The design was made as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (costs and sustainability).

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. For the ensemble of modu

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. For the ensemble of modular wooden buildings, the design strives for maximum visibility and daylighting. A clear layout of the site, long sight lines and transparent facades improve visibility and thus safety for workers. The abundance of daylight also limits the use of artificial light. Slender cantilevers all around prevent overheating and enhance the horizontality of the buildings. The buildings consist largely of wooden materials and are built according to the principles of “open construction”: a radical separation of support, facade, installations and furnishings. This makes the buildings extremely flexible, large sections can be prefabricated and materials are detachable and reusable.
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The design was made as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (costs and sustainability).

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. For the ensemble of modu

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. For the ensemble of modular wooden buildings, the design strives for maximum visibility and daylighting. A clear layout of the site, long sight lines and transparent facades improve visibility and thus safety for workers. The abundance of daylight also limits the use of artificial light. Slender cantilevers all around prevent overheating and enhance the horizontality of the buildings. The buildings consist largely of wooden materials and are built according to the principles of “open construction”: a radical separation of support, facade, installations and furnishings. This makes the buildings extremely flexible, large sections can be prefabricated and materials are detachable and reusable.
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The design was made as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (costs and sustainability).

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. A logical arrangement of

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. A logical arrangement of program components leads to joint activities, unexpected encounters and knowledge exchange. The large canteen on the ground floor symbolizes the new collaboration between the two organizations; open, flexible, accessible and in direct relationship with the landscape and the buildings. The upper floors are strategically arranged with concentration-, consultation- and meeting spaces. The soundproof workspaces have wide views over the municipal yard and surrounding landscape. At the heart of the building, a common entrance hall, generous round staircase and various supporting functions provide places to meet and connect with colleagues!
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The design was made as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (costs and sustainability).

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. A logical arrangement of

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. A logical arrangement of program components leads to joint activities, unexpected encounters and knowledge exchange. The large canteen on the ground floor symbolizes the new collaboration between the two organizations; open, flexible, accessible and in direct relationship with the landscape and the buildings. The upper floors are strategically arranged with concentration-, consultation- and meeting spaces. The soundproof workspaces have wide views over the municipal yard and surrounding landscape. At the heart of the building, a common entrance hall, generous round staircase and various supporting functions provide places to meet and connect with colleagues!
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The design was made as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (costs and sustainability).

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. A logical arrangement of

Gemeentewerf West-Betuwe. A logical arrangement of program components leads to joint activities, unexpected encounters and knowledge exchange. The large canteen on the ground floor symbolizes the new collaboration between the two organizations; open, flexible, accessible and in direct relationship with the landscape and the buildings. The upper floors are strategically arranged with concentration-, consultation- and meeting spaces. The soundproof workspaces have wide views over the municipal yard and surrounding landscape. At the heart of the building, a common entrance hall, generous round staircase and various supporting functions provide places to meet and connect with colleagues!
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The design was made as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (costs and sustainability).

Municipality Yard West-Betuwe is a site of nearly

Municipality Yard West-Betuwe is a site of nearly 3 hectares that will be transformed into a sustainable and future-proof site with the goal of becoming the “greenest municipal yard” in the Netherlands. The design includes a functional site layout with an office building, garage, open sheds, salt depot, adequate maneuvering space and room for greenery and water storage. The design aims to strengthen the organizational synergy between the West Betuwe municipality and the province of Gelderland.
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The design addresses a wide range of sustainability themes; energy, materials and lighting obviously play a role, but social sustainability, water, ecology and measurable circularity are also covered. The design was created as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (cost and sustainability). Unfortunately, we did not win the tender.

Municipality Yard West-Betuwe is a site of nearly

Municipality Yard West-Betuwe is a site of nearly 3 hectares that will be transformed into a sustainable and future-proof site with the goal of becoming the “greenest municipal yard” in the Netherlands. The design includes a functional site layout with an office building, garage, open sheds, salt depot, adequate maneuvering space and room for greenery and water storage. The design aims to strengthen the organizational synergy between the West Betuwe municipality and the province of Gelderland.
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The design addresses a wide range of sustainability themes; energy, materials and lighting play a role, but social sustainability, water, ecology and measurable circularity are also covered. The design was created as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (cost and sustainability). Unfortunately, we did not win the tender.

Municipality Yard West-Betuwe is a site of nearly

Municipality Yard West-Betuwe is a site of nearly 3 hectares that will be transformed into a sustainable and future-proof site with the goal of becoming the “greenest municipal yard” in the Netherlands. The design includes a functional site layout with an office building, garage, open sheds, salt depot, adequate maneuvering space and room for greenery and water storage. The design aims to strengthen the organizational synergy between the West Betuwe municipality and the province of Gelderland.
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The design addresses a wide range of sustainability themes; energy, materials and lighting play a role, but social sustainability, water, ecology and measurable circularity are also covered. The design was created as part of a tender by an integrated design team consisting of @natrufiedarchitecture and @keizer_koopmans (architect), @pietersbouwtechniek (structures), Iv-Infra (civil engineering), @merosch_nl (installations and sustainability) and @alba_concepts (cost and sustainability). Unfortunately, we did not win the tender.

Wouter Keizer . . Wouter is an all-round architec

Wouter Keizer
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Wouter is an all-round architect with strong analytical skills. With a clear vision and an active approach, Wouter knows how to get the most out of a team. With his conceptual design approach and knowledge of building technology, he knows how to maintain a high level of ambition from design to construction.
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Portrait by @jussipuikkonen
@keizer_koopmans

Keizer Koopmans is a design office for architectur

Keizer Koopmans is a design office for architecture and urbanism. We work across scales on a social, sustainable and future-proof living environment. In our work, we focus on the transitions in our daily lives between public and private spaces and the social interaction between residents, users and the environment. We create designs with a strong and recognisable identity that blend into their surroundings.
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@keizer_koopmans

Ule Koopmans . . Ule is a driven optimist with a

Ule Koopmans
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Ule is a driven optimist with a curious mindset. An energetic designer with broad experience and interest in the field of architecture. Characteristic for his design approach is his fascination for the ‘story’ of a place, the genius loci. When we start a design process, Ule dives into the archives, analyses the location and talks to locals. Ule’s approach results in designs with a meaningful story that are embedded in their surroundings.
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Portrait by @jussipuikkonen
@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Tacheles. The self-supporting

Residential Building Tacheles. The self-supporting concrete façade is stacked floor to floor. Together with the structural engineer, the façade elements were worked out to perfection. The elements were drawn out piece by piece and made in the factory. All connector- and suspension elements were made out of sight, giving the facade a strong monolithic shape.
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Tacheles. The floor plan is e

Residential Building Tacheles. The floor plan is extremely flexible. The exposed concrete ceiling has concealed connection points in a logical grid so lighting can be adjusted. Together with a repetitive facade, utility shafts in each corner and outdoor space in the front and back the apartments can be arranged in many different ways!
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Tacheles. After entering the

Residential Building Tacheles. After entering the straightforward concrete facade, the interior features many soft and round shapes. For example, each lobby is characterised by high curved walls with semi-transparent curtains and the round stairwell is fitted with a continuous curved steel balustrade. A little contrast between inside and outside!
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Tacheles. Building site updat

Residential Building Tacheles. Building site update: now that the scaffolding has been removed, the self-supporting concrete facade is clearly visible. The nine-meter-wide balconies on both sides provide generous outdoor space for the family apartments. The balconies consist of three prefabricated elements and contribute to the load-bearing structure of the building, eliminating the need for structural beams inside the building.
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Tacheles. The nine-meter-wide

Residential Building Tacheles. The nine-meter-wide balconies on both sides provide generous outdoor space for the family apartments. The balconies consist of three prefabricated elements and contribute to the load-bearing structure of the building, eliminating the need for structural beams inside the building.
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Tacheles. Building site updat

Residential Building Tacheles. Building site update: now that the scaffolding has been removed, the self-supporting concrete facade is clearly visible. The nine-meter-wide balconies on both sides provide generous outdoor space for the family apartments. The balconies consist of three prefabricated elements and contribute to the load-bearing structure of the building, eliminating the need for structural beams inside the building.
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a social character designed according to the principles of the Western Garden Cities in Amsterdam: 'light, air and spatiality'. We designed this residential building for VORM Ontwikkeling as part of a feasibility study. The building has 90 apartments in the medium rental segment and forms a strategic link between a shopping street at the front and a park-like setting at the back.
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'Western Garden City'
The postwar reconstruction period in Amsterdam was a time of optimism and modernization. New materials and production methods made their appearance, as did the new spatial, repetitive and 'ultra-green' form of urbanism. The motto became ‘light, air and speciality’ and we follow these principles in a contemporary way. The architecture is unpretentious and characterized by a separation of construction and infill, making the structure clearly visible. The clear concrete facade system is filled with warm wooden accents for the loggias and window frames.
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@keizer_koopmans
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#architecture #urbanism #amsterdam #residentialdesign #socialdesign #westelijketuinsteden

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a social character designed according to the principles of the Western Garden Cities in Amsterdam: 'light, air and spatiality'. We designed this residential building for VORM Ontwikkeling as part of a feasibility study. The building has 90 apartments in the medium rental segment and forms a strategic link between a shopping street at the front and a park-like setting at the back.
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'Western Garden City'
The postwar reconstruction period in Amsterdam was a time of optimism and modernization. New materials and production methods made their appearance, as did the new spatial, repetitive and 'ultra-green' form of urbanism. The motto became ‘light, air and speciality’ and we follow these principles in a contemporary way. The architecture is unpretentious and characterized by a separation of construction and infill, making the structure clearly visible. The clear concrete facade system is filled with warm wooden accents for the loggias and window frames.
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@keizer_koopmans
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#architecture #urbanism #amsterdam #residentialdesign #socialdesign #westelijketuinsteden

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a social character designed according to the principles of the Western Garden Cities in Amsterdam: 'light, air and spatiality'. We designed this residential building for VORM Ontwikkeling as part of a feasibility study. The building has 90 apartments in the medium rental segment and forms a strategic link between a shopping street at the front and a park-like setting at the back.
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'Western Garden City'
The postwar reconstruction period in Amsterdam was a time of optimism and modernization. New materials and production methods made their appearance, as did the new spatial, repetitive and 'ultra-green' form of urbanism. The motto became ‘light, air and speciality’ and we follow these principles in a contemporary way. The architecture is unpretentious and characterized by a separation of construction and infill, making the structure clearly visible. The clear concrete facade system is filled with warm wooden accents for the loggias and window frames.
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@keizer_koopmans
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#architecture #urbanism #amsterdam #residentialdesign #socialdesign #westelijketuinsteden

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a social character designed according to the principles of the Western Garden Cities in Amsterdam: 'light, air and spatiality'. We designed this residential building for VORM Ontwikkeling as part of a feasibility study. The building has 90 apartments in the medium rental segment and forms a strategic link between a shopping street at the front and a park-like setting at the back.
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Social character
At the heart of the residential building, a void provides daylight and spaciousness. All apartments have a two-sided orientation, something quite unusual for a compact residential building with relatively small apartments. By placing the kitchen with an open visual relation to the core, we want to encourage social encounters or a sense of home and community. No dark chilly circulation space, but an entrance that adds quality to the apartments. Combined with a smart grid system, utility shafts in each corner and a facade that is independent of the layout of the apartments, the building is also extremely flexible.
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@keizer_koopmans
Image by @studio_douwe

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a social character designed according to the principles of the Western Garden Cities in Amsterdam: 'light, air and spatiality'. We designed this residential building for VORM Ontwikkeling as part of a feasibility study. The building has 90 apartments in the medium rental segment and forms a strategic link between a shopping street at the front and a park-like setting at the back.
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Social character
At the heart of the residential building, a void provides daylight and spaciousness. All apartments have a two-sided orientation, something quite unusual for a compact residential building with relatively small apartments. By placing the kitchen with an open visual relation to the core, we want to encourage social encounters or a sense of home and community. No dark chilly circulation space, but an entrance that adds quality to the apartments. Combined with a smart grid system, utility shafts in each corner and a facade that is independent of the layout of the apartments, the building is also extremely flexible.
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@keizer_koopmans

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a

Residential Building Vlugtlaan is a complex with a social character designed according to the principles of the Western Garden Cities in Amsterdam: 'light, air and spatiality'. We designed this residential building for VORM Ontwikkeling as part of a feasibility study. The building has 90 apartments in the medium rental segment and forms a strategic link between a shopping street at the front and a park-like setting at the back.
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Social character
At the heart of the residential building, a void provides daylight and spaciousness. All apartments have a two-sided orientation, something quite unusual for a compact residential building with relatively small apartments. By placing the kitchen with an open visual relation to the core, we want to encourage social encounters or a sense of home and community. No dark chilly circulation space, but an entrance that adds quality to the apartments. Combined with a smart grid system, utility shafts in each corner and a facade that is independent of the layout of the apartments, the building is also extremely flexible.
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@keizer_koopmans
Image by @studio_douwe

Interior Sigma Factory. The concept consists of th

Interior Sigma Factory. The concept consists of three spatial components: an industrial setting with and existing concrete structure, three volumes dividing spaces and a colorful collection of movable objects.
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The existing concrete structure remains visible and is characterized by a pronounced and damaged surface. All walls are silk gray, RAL7044, and floor has gray ceramic tile throughout so the apartment feels like one loft-like space.
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Three different volumes; a bedroom, the bathroom and storage spaces, act as separate volumes which loosen themselves from the rigid concrete grid. Special materialization, such as a shiny ceiling-high curtain, accentuate the different identity.
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Design by @keizer_koopmans
Photos by @mwahartnibbrig
The kitchen has been made by @denieuweadmiraal

Interior Sigma Factory. The concept consists of th

Interior Sigma Factory. The concept consists of three spatial components: an industrial setting with and existing concrete structure, three volumes dividing spaces and a colorful collection of movable objects.
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The existing concrete structure remains visible and is characterized by a pronounced and damaged surface. All walls are silk gray, RAL7044, and floor has gray ceramic tile throughout so the apartment feels like one loft-like space.
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Three different volumes; a bedroom, the bathroom and storage spaces, act as separate volumes which loosen themselves from the rigid concrete grid. Special materialization, such as a shiny ceiling-high curtain, accentuate the different identity.
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Design by @keizer_koopmans
Photos by @mwahartnibbrig
The kitchen has been made by @denieuweadmiraal

Interior Sigma Factory. The concept consists of th

Interior Sigma Factory. The concept consists of three spatial components: an industrial setting with and existing concrete structure, three volumes dividing spaces and a colorful collection of movable objects.
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The existing concrete structure remains visible and is characterized by a pronounced and damaged surface. All walls are silk gray, RAL7044, and floor has gray ceramic tile throughout so the apartment feels like one loft-like space.
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Three different volumes; a bedroom, the bathroom and storage spaces, act as separate volumes which loosen themselves from the rigid concrete grid. Special materialization, such as a shiny ceiling-high curtain, accentuate the different identity.
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Design by @keizer_koopmans
Photos by @mwahartnibbrig
The kitchen has been made by @denieuweadmiraal

Interior Sigma factory. The former paint factory o

Interior Sigma factory. The former paint factory of Sigma at Cruquius has been transformed into spacious apartments. We designed the interior of a loft-like apartment, matching the industrial character of the building and the versatile use of the client.
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The tailor-made kitchen is designed as the central element of daily life; a bright and colourful object in an industrial grey setting. The vivid pink ceramic tiles and powder-coated steel frame form a stark contrast with its surroundings. With the possibility to move a separate table under the cantilevered kitchen countertop, different configurations and uses are possible.
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Design by @keizer_koopmans
Photos by @mwahartnibbrig
The kitchen has been made by @denieuweadmiraal

Interior Sigma factory. The former paint factory o

Interior Sigma factory. The former paint factory of Sigma at Cruquius has been transformed into spacious apartments. We designed the interior of a loft-like apartment, matching the industrial character of the building and the versatile use of the client.
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The tailor-made kitchen is designed as the central element of daily life; a bright and colourful object in an industrial grey setting. The vivid pink ceramic tiles and powder-coated steel frame form a stark contrast with its surroundings. With the possibility to move a separate table under the cantilevered kitchen countertop, different configurations and uses are possible.
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Design by @keizer_koopmans
Photos by @mwahartnibbrig
The kitchen has been made by @denieuweadmiraal

Interior Sigma factory. The former paint factory o

Interior Sigma factory. The former paint factory of Sigma at Cruquius has been transformed into spacious apartments. We designed the interior of a loft-like apartment, matching the industrial character of the building and the versatile use of the client.
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The tailor-made kitchen is designed as the central element of daily life; a bright and colourful object in an industrial grey setting. The vivid pink ceramic tiles and powder-coated steel frame form a stark contrast with its surroundings. With the possibility to move a separate table under the cantilevered kitchen countertop, different configurations and uses are possible.
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Design by @keizer_koopmans
Photos by @mwahartnibbrig
The kitchen has been made by @denieuweadmiraal

Europan 15 NL. In the midst of the unpredictable.

Europan 15 NL. In the midst of the unpredictable.

Authors @jessicacullen77 (@cullo.studio) and @martine.zoeteman have bundled projects, interviews and lessons from the E15 competition presenting a storey that is both a catalogue and a reflection on the continuing process of city making.
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With our winning entry ‘Team Brainpark’, we formulated a clear development strategy and designed a new identity for an office district in Rotterdam.
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Project collaborators: @studio_douwe, @landscape.collected and @studiolonk.
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Publication by @airrotterdam. The publication is freely available in @naibooksellers!

Europan 15 NL. In the midst of the unpredictable.

Europan 15 NL. In the midst of the unpredictable.

Authors @jessicacullen77 (@cullo.studio) and @martine.zoeteman have bundled projects, interviews and lessons from the E15 competition presenting a storey that is both a catalogue and a reflection on the continuing process of city making.
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With our winning entry ‘Team Brainpark’, we formulated a clear development strategy and designed a new identity for an office district in Rotterdam.
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Project collaborators: @studio_douwe, @landscape.collected and @studiolonk.
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Publication by @airrotterdam. The publication is freely available in @naibooksellers!

Europan 15 NL. In the midst of the unpredictable.

Europan 15 NL. In the midst of the unpredictable.

Authors @jessicacullen77 (@cullo.studio) and @martine.zoeteman have bundled projects, interviews and lessons from the E15 competition presenting a storey that is both a catalogue and a reflection on the continuing process of city making.
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With our winning entry ‘Team Brainpark’, we formulated a clear development strategy and designed a new identity for an office district in Rotterdam.
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Project collaborators: @studio_douwe, @landscape.collected and @studiolonk.
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Publication by @airrotterdam. The publication is freely available in @naibooksellers!

Casa Tamariu. Construction photo by Catalan photog

Casa Tamariu. Construction photo by Catalan photographer Adrià Goula. The cantilever of the top floor frames the landscape like a composed panorama whilst providing shade from the hot sun.
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@adriagoulaphoto
@keizer_koopmans

Casa Tamariu. The cantilever of the top floor fram

Casa Tamariu. The cantilever of the top floor frames the landscape like a composed panorama whilst providing shade from the hot sun.
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@keizer_koopmans

Casa Tamariu. Construction photo by Catalan photog

Casa Tamariu. Construction photo by Catalan photographer Adrià Goula. The cantilever of the top floor frames the landscape like a composed panorama whilst providing shade from the hot sun.
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@adriagoulaphoto
@keizer_koopmans

Casa Tamariu. Modern villa in Costa Brava, Spain.

Casa Tamariu. Modern villa in Costa Brava, Spain. Cross section.
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@keizer_koopmans

Casa Tamariu. Construction photo by Catalan photog

Casa Tamariu. Construction photo by Catalan photographer Adrià Goula. Currently we’re working on the installations and infill. Estimated completion june 2023!
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@adriagoulaphoto
@keizer_koopmans

Casa Tamariu. Modern villa in Costa Brava, Spain.

Casa Tamariu. Modern villa in Costa Brava, Spain. Longitudinal section.
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@keizer_koopmans

House Akerdijk. Extension of a typical semi-detach

House Akerdijk. Extension of a typical semi-detached house on a dyke. The carefully detailed extension with large windows and dark surfaces creates a stark contrast to the existing brick house.
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Photo by @mwahartnibbrig
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@keizer_koopmans

House Akerdijk. Extension of a typical semi-detach

House Akerdijk. Extension of a typical semi-detached house on a dyke. The carefully detailed extension with large windows and dark surfaces creates a stark contrast to the existing brick house.
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Photo by @mwahartnibbrig
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@keizer_koopmans

House Akerdijk. Extension of a typical semi-detach

House Akerdijk. Extension of a typical semi-detached house on a dyke. The carefully detailed extension with large windows and dark surfaces creates a stark contrast to the existing brick house.
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Photo by @mwahartnibbrig
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@keizer_koopmans

Room for reflection. At a crossroads of sea, city,

Room for reflection. At a crossroads of sea, city, dunes and canal lies the largest polluter of the Netherlands: the former Royal Dutch Steel Works known as Tata Steel IJmuiden. We propose to shut it down after which the polluting components can be demolished and disposed of. A few culturally important parts of the blast furnaces are to be preserved and designated as industrial heritage. Following the example of the Great Exhibition, the 1851 World Fair dedicated to the industrial revolution, we propose a place where the transition can be experienced and felt.
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Room for reflection can be seen as a platform, a series of interactive rooms where the groundwork is laid for spatial policy. The contrast could not be greater - creating a space to discuss the future on the remnants of the past. Yet at the same time, it is logical: transformation, reuse and reimagination are the building blocks of the future. The existing infrastructural construction of tubes high above the road is used as a path, allowing nature and animals to take their course at ground level.
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Room for reflection was our competition entry for Prix de Rome - a competition with a strong analytical and conceptual character.
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@keizer_koopmans

Room for reflection. Higher sea levels pose a grea

Room for reflection. Higher sea levels pose a great threat to the future of the Netherlands. But unlike in the past, the ‘Deltawerken 2.0’ cannot be solely focused on the struggle against the water; a combined approach of systemic change along multiple axes is crucial: we should not work against water, but with the flow of nature instead. There are plenty of ideas on how to tackle the effects of the rise in sea levels, divided into four approaches. The impact of these different approaches on the geographical map of the Netherlands and the Dutch society as a whole is extremely diverse.
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The potential challenges are diffuse and uncertain. Consequently, there is no specific client, let alone a program of requirements. This demands a different role of the designer. The designer must be supportive, explanatory and investigative rather than problem-solving or goal-oriented. We do not propose a solution but to provide a space for public debate. A neutral place that, because of its location, will continue to exist regardless and will change regardless of what choices we make or do not make.
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Room for reflection was our competition entry for Prix de Rome - a competition with a strong analytical and conceptual character.
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@keizer_koopmans

Carnisse Eiland is on the longlist for the ARC22 U

Carnisse Eiland is on the longlist for the ARC22 Urban Design Award!

The ARC Urban Design Award rewards urban and landscape plans that distinguish themselves in quality and innovation. The jury looks for plans that address the most pressing issues of our time: from population growth, housing shortage and social inequality to environmental problems and climate change.

In September, the jury will meet and select three nominees. Fingers crossed we get selected!
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@keizer_koopmans @bureaubplusb @gemeenterotterdam

Apartment building JON under construction. The cha

Apartment building JON under construction. The characteristic nine meter wide concrete balconies create a pallazo-effect: generous outdoor living space on both sides of each house.
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@keizer_koopmans

Apartment building JON under construction. Impress

Apartment building JON under construction. Impressive floor-to-ceiling glass facades provide an abundance of daylight and views on the exterior. Even in the penthouses on the top floor, glass extends to the ceiling above the sliding doors.
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@keizer_koopmans

Mixed housing: visualisations of the different fac

Mixed housing: visualisations of the different facades. The aim is to achieve a coherent architectural image with consistent repetition, modest and warm materials and colors and a transition zone all around the urban block. The transition zone provides a good balance between public and private space and stimulates social encounters.
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@keizer_koopmans

Mixed housing for the soft city: overview of all t

Mixed housing for the soft city: overview of all the sustainable applications in the design of this urban housing block. Sustainability can be achieved on many different levels and topics. By integrating sustainable values at an early stage of the design process, we create valuable and future-proof buildings.
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@keizer_koopmans

Mixed housing: the housing types range from large

Mixed housing: the housing types range from large ground-up family homes to apartments for couples, seniors and singles.
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@keizer_koopmans

Mixed housing for the ‘soft city’ is a project

Mixed housing for the ‘soft city’ is a project that brings together different housing types and residents in an all-sided urban housing block. More information can be found on our website!
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@keizer_koopmans

Our office space. Every day we enjoy working in ou

Our office space. Every day we enjoy working in our studio on the fourth floor of the former Hendrick de Keijser school building in the west of Amsterdam. Bright spaces, high ceilings, spacious views and enough room for creative process.
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@keizer_koopmans

Carnisse Eiland. View on the main central square a

Carnisse Eiland. View on the main central square as a focus point of social interaction. The square will form the heart of this new green residential neighbourhood in the south of Rotterdam.
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@keizer_koopmans @bureaubplusb

Carnisse Eiland. In the heart of the urban plan, i

Carnisse Eiland. In the heart of the urban plan, in the middle of the car-free area, we positioned a new neighborhood square. By positioning the square in the center of the plan between the building blocks, it literally forms the hierarchical center of the public space. The central square is intended as an intimate space where local residents can come into contact with each other. The square will have an inviting and open character and forms a sheltered and safe place for both parents and children.
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This is one of the first sketches we made during the competition.
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@keizer_koopmans @bureaubplusb

Carnisse Eiland. The public space for this new par

Carnisse Eiland. The public space for this new park neighbourhood will form the main qualitative identity. In fact, the plan area is part of the Zuiderpark. The area will therefore offer space for various scales of greenery, from intimate places to stay to scenic park routes and lively places for meeting and recreation.
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We made the urban plan for Carnisse Eiland together with @bureaubplusb - a design office that combines a great deal of experience with young talent. Because the office continues to renew itself, they find refreshing solutions to relevant issues.
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For the four southern plots, architecture firms @korthtielens, @geurst_schulze and @wearchitecten are appointed by developers @era.contour, @heijmansnl and @duravermeer to design the housing blocks of the first phase. Architecture firm @juli_ontwerp will be responsible for the design of the new accommodation of healthcare institution Humanitas.
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As urban designers, we will continue to support the design phase of the building blocks.
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@keizer_koopmans @gemeenterotterdam

Carnisse Eiland. The urban structure consists main

Carnisse Eiland. The urban structure consists mainly of semi-open building blocks intermixed with height accents. On the southern edge, a smooth curved line of facades marks the transition from park to city. A scenic wadi combined with a low concrete wall creates a natural barrier between public park and private house without blocking open views.
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@keizer_koopmans @bureaubplusb @3dvividvision

Carnisse Eiland will be a new neighbourhood with t

Carnisse Eiland will be a new neighbourhood with the surrounding park-like landscape as the main qualitative identity. With public paths along the water all around and wide open connections to the park on the south side, the buildings blocks are literally embedded in greenery.
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@keizer_koopmans @bureaubplusb

Great news! Last week the city counsel of Rotterda

Great news! Last week the city counsel of Rotterdam approved the urban plan for Carnisse Eiland.

Carnisse Eiland will be a new residential neighbourhood with over 500 houses. Special attention is given to the human scale and the interaction of of residents.

Partners:
@bureaubplusb and @over_morgen

Client:
@gemeenterotterdam, @era.contour, @heijmansnl, @duravermeer

Image by @3dvividvision

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Carnisse Eiland is a new neighbourhood in Rotterda

Carnisse Eiland is a new neighbourhood in Rotterdam where affordable family housing, education and recreation are coming together in a new park like landscape. Wide transition zones between private and public spaces, collective courtyards and a new central neighbourhood square stimulate interaction between local residents. A green central axes connects a series of water infiltration zones that simultaneously act as natural playgrounds in between two primary schools. The urban plan with more than 500 homes is a design by @keizer_koopmans, @bureaubplusb and @over_morgen.
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Continue reading on our website!
Renders by @3dvividvision
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Casa Tamariu posted on Architectenweb, link in bio

Casa Tamariu posted on Architectenweb, link in bio.

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