Theatre de Stoep // UNStudio
Location: Spijkenisse, Netherlands. Architect: UNStudio. The Theatre Spijkenisse is designed to efficiently accommodate programming needs and public access while also considering the building’s placement and orientation in the urban location. The building’s volumes are placed to take advantage of the natural variations in the site’s levels, and the two main theatre spaces are positioned to […]
Theatre De Kleine Komedie // denieuwegeneratie architecture
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: denieuwegeneratie architecture. De Kleine Komedie, the first theatre in Amsterdam, has celebrated its 225th anniversary with a redesign of its public spaces and interior by architecture firm denieuwegeneratie. The building, which was originally built as a French comedy theatre in 1786, has undergone several small interventions since the 1950s, but the […]
The Textile Museum // cepezed
Location: Tilburg, Netherlands. Architect: cepezed. The Textile Museum in Tilburg, Netherlands, underwent a renovation and expansion project led by cepezed to address an image problem and become a leading knowledge and expertise institute in the field of textiles. The renovation focused on retaining the distinctive and characteristic elements of the historic textile factory while introducing […]
The Old Library (De Oude Bibliotheek) // KREUK architectuur
Location: Delft, Netherlands. Architect: KREUK architectuur. The Old Library in Delft, a Renaissance-style building designed by J.A.W.Vrijman and built between 1912 and 1915, has been repurposed as a training center for the offshore energy industry. The project team worked with an interior design team to create a modern design while preserving the building’s historic features, […]
The New Rijksmuseum // Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos. The Rijksmuseum has undergone a renovation to house over 8.000 objects of art and history, with the original 19th century building of Cuypers being recovered in its original glory. This renovation highlights and reinforces the spatial use of the monumental building in a modern way, with the […]
the Mauritshuis // ARUP
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: ARUP. The Mauritshuis, a 17th century city palace in The Hague, underwent a large renovation and extension to house a new exhibition space, an auditorium, and room for educational purposes. Arup’s building services design was nearly invisible, allowing the focus to remain on the art collection while maintaining the monumental nature […]
The Loft // TANK Architecture & Interior Design
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: TANK Architecture & Interior Design. The Loft is a versatile venue located on the 16th and 17th floor of the A’DAM Tower. Designed by TANK, it is a rock star’s condo that can transform into a wedding location or corporate conference space while maintaining a luxurious and modern feel. The Loft […]
The Klinker Cultural Centre Winschoten // Atelier PRO architects
Location: Winschoten, Netherlands. Architect: Atelier PRO architects. The Klinker Cultural Centre in Winschoten, Groningen, has been designed to reflect the expressive nature of its programs. The building is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible to residents who can enjoy the cultural offerings of the theatre, arts centre, radio studio and […]
Stedelijk Museum // Benthem Crouwel Architects
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Benthem Crouwel Architects. The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam underwent a complete renovation to bring it up to modern museum standards and convert all program spaces into galleries for the permanent collection. A new building was constructed adjacent to the historic building to house galleries for temporary exhibitions, visitor services, public amenities, […]
Speelhuis theatre // cepezed
Location: Helmond, Netherlands. Architect: cepezed. The ‘t Speelhuis theatre in Helmond was destroyed by fire in 2011, and the town council decided to use the disused Our Lady of the Assumption church as a temporary replacement. The church is a monument and remains the property of the Den Bosch diocese, so any interventions had to […]
Rozet // Neutelings Riedijk Architects
Location: Arnhem, Netherlands. Architect: Neutelings Riedijk Architects. Rozet is a new cultural and educational building in Arnhem, consisting of a library, heritage center, art center, and community college. The building is designed as an urban extension of the central route between the Station Area and the Church square. The core of the building is a […]
Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis // Hans van Heeswijk Architects
Location: Den Haag, Netherlands. Architect: Hans van Heeswijk Architects. The Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, a 17th-century Dutch and Flemish painting collection, has undergone a renovation that includes an underground solution to create new public facilities for visitors. The expansion includes a new entrance, museum shop, restaurant, cloakroom, educational spaces, a library, an exhibition hall for […]
Roc Mondriaan Aspasialaan // Ibelings van Tilburg architecten
Location: The Hague, Netherlands. Architect: Ibelings van Tilburg architecten. The ROC Mondriaan, a regional education centre, boasts a transparent design that connects the interior to the building’s surroundings. The atrium, which takes a wedge-shaped bite out of the building, allows daylight to enter deep into the building and creates clear views to the nearby train […]
Restoration and extension Museum Nairac // Van Hoogevest Architecten
Location: Barneveld, Netherlands. Architect: Van Hoogevest Architecten. The Museum Nairac in Barneveld, Netherlands, was renovated and extended in 2013 by architect Hans Verborg of Van Hoogevest Architecten. The new extension includes an entrance area, museum shop, multipurpose area, and museum spaces for temporary exhibitions on the ground floor, while office spaces are located on the […]
Restauration and Renovation De Muzerije // Hans van Heeswijk Architects
Location: s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Architect: Hans van Heeswijk Architects. De Muzerije is a house for amateur art in ‘s Hertogenbosch that offers courses in visual art and theatre. The main venue, located in a four-century-old episcopal house, was restored and extended by Hans van Heeswijk Architects in 2010. The design includes a glazed-roof atrium that serves […]
Podium Grotekerkplein // Atelier Kempe Thill
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Atelier Kempe Thill. The Laurenskerk cathedral square in Rotterdam was left vacant after bombing attacks in World War II destroyed most of the surrounding buildings. The lack of commercial activity and mediocre buildings gave the square a lacklustre appearance. In 2004, a non-profit organization suggested the insertion of a small pavilion-theatre […]
omroep brabant // Coen van Ham
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands. Architect: Coen van Ham. Omroep Brabant, the broadcasting company of the Brainport region, sought to visualize tradition in a modern way. To achieve this, they enlisted the help of COEN! for the interior design. The entrance hall features a warm welcome, a poem, and a pixel pattern on the floor that suggests […]
Nuovo Teatro Luxor // BOLLES+WILSON GmbH
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands. Architect: BOLLES+WILSON GmbH, Julia B Bolles Peter Wilson. The new Luxor theater is part of the redevelopment plan for the Rotterdam port area, which is set to become a new hub for urban expansion. The theater has been given the strategic role of animating and qualifying the area, which will mainly host […]
netherlands broadcasting music centre // Coen van Ham
Location: Hilversum, Netherlands. Architect: Coen van Ham. The article discusses how to create a stunning interior design on a small budget. It highlights the transformation of the Netherlands Broadcasting Music Centre’s entrance hall into a fresh and spacious area with two large kiosks. The design is cohesive and bears the signature of the designer, COEN!. […]
Naturalis Biodiversity Center Leiden // Neutelings Riedijk Architects
Location: Leiden, Netherlands. Architect: Neutelings Riedijk Architects. Naturalis, the national research institute for biodiversity in Leiden, The Netherlands, has undergone a major renovation to accommodate its growing collection of 42 million objects and increasing number of visitors, which now stands at 400,000 per year. The new facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and a museum showcasing the […]