International Criminal Court in the Hague: ICC

International Criminal Court in the Hague

Design: schmidt hammer lassen architects. The International Criminal Court (ICC), was formally handed-over its new permanent premises in the Hague, Netherlands. The Court will move into its new 54,000 sqm home in December.

The Why Factory Nanotechnology in Architecture

The Why Factory Nanotechnology in Architecture

Is the end of brick and mortar near? How could nanotechnology change buildings and cities in the future? A speculation of The Why Factory on this topic is illustrated in the best tradition of science fiction in the newly published book Barba.

Villa H in Holland: Brabant property, Tilburg

Villa H in Holland: Brabant property

In the transition region of a typical Dutch village and the cultivated agricultural landscape, on a plot of approximately 6 ha is the ensemble a modern villa and a horse stable, based on the strict requirements of the zoning plan, embedded in the context.

Edith Stein College in the Hague

Edith Stein College

Atelier PRO and Heijmans Woningbouw won this Design & Build competition. The school is special because the most monumental part of the building was retained.

Limes International Office in Valkenburg

Limes International Office

Design: STOL architecten. When LIMES International wanted to relocate to a purpose built office in Valkenburg, The Netherlands – STOL architecten created a building with a striking exterior and airy interior.

Unique Carport in Almere, Netherlands

Unique Carport in Almere, Netherlands brick wall

Where most carports have a simple format and are derived from a standard product range, in Almere Overgooi 70F completed an architectural 2-space carport, including an electronic charging point.

Dune Villa in Holland, Utrechtse Heuvelrug property

Dune Villa, Utrechtse Heuvelrug property

Contemporary Property in Utrechtse Heuvelrug. A site in a pine forest with a height difference of six meters is unique in the Netherlands. The clients are aware of that and asked us to design a ‘living’ house which fully adopts the qualities of the plot.

Theatre de Stoep in Spijkenisse, Netherlands

Theatre de Stoep in Spijkenisse, Netherlands

Following the recent completion of the Theatre de Stoep in the Dutch town of Spijkenisse, the Municipality of Spijkenisse will tomorrow celebrate the official opening of its new cultural venue for the city.

The Ravelijn Bridge in Holland, Barendrecht

The Ravelijn Bridge Carnisselande, Barendrecht

The Ravelijn “Op den Zoom” is a fortress-island of the city of Bergen op Zoom in The Netherlands which is made in the beginning of the 18th century by Menno van Coehoorn, a famous fortress builder.

Villa Geldrop in North Brabant, Holland

Villa Geldrop in North Brabant, Holland

Hofman Dujardin Architects designed a large villa set in the Dutch countryside. Villa Geldrop is no ordinary house, however. What appears at first sight to be a simple block with an angled roof turns out to be a complex composition of space and light as well as a study of the modern home’s function.

Huize Vreeburg in Holland, Dutch Home

Huize Vreeburg

Design: HILBERINKBOSCH architects. Huize Vreeburg in Rosmalen is a building with a rich history and recognizable located on the corner of a major road through the village. It has in the past, among other things, served as a post office and in recent years was used as a residence.