National Museum of Ceramics Princessehof in Leeuwarden // i29
Location: Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Architect: i29. Museum Princessehof in Leeuwarden, the European Capital of Culture 2018, has undergone a major renovation to increase its appeal and accessibility to visitors. i29 interior architects was tasked with creating a modern interior in the 18th century building, which includes an entrance hall, museum store, tearoom and exhibition areas. The […]
National Holocaust Memorial of Names // Studio Libeskind
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Studio Libeskind. A memorial dedicated to the over 102,000 Dutch victims of the Holocaust will finally be unveiled more than 75 years after World War II. The memorial contains the names of all Dutch Holocaust victims without a grave, including Jews, Sinti, and Roma who were persecuted and deported from the […]
Museum Square Limburg // Shift architecture urbanism
Location: Kerkrade, Netherlands. Architect: Shift architecture urbanism. Museumplein Limburg, designed by Shift architecture urbanism, has been completed in Kerkrade, the Netherlands. The complex includes two new public facilities, Cube and Columbus, which have been added to the existing Discovery Centre Continium. The design creates a trinity of complimentary museums: Continium, Cube and Columbus, combining technology, […]
Museum of Photography Huis Marseille // LEVS architecten
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: LEVS architecten. Huis Marseille, a museum of photography in Amsterdam, has doubled in size with a subtle extension to the neighbouring property. The aim was to connect the two historic buildings without damaging their individual character. The connections between the buildings are minimal and statically positioned to create a natural routing […]
Museum MORE // Hans van Heeswijk Architects
Location: Gorssel, Netherlands. Architect: Hans van Heeswijk Architects. Hans Melchers, the new owner of the Dutch paintings from the DS Art collection, commissioned Hans van Heeswijk Architects to design MORE, the new Museum for Dutch Modern Realism. The museum is located in Gorssel, a village in the east of The Netherlands, and opened in June […]
Museum De Fundatie // Bierman Henket Architecten
Location: Zwolle, Netherlands. Architect: Bierman Henket Architecten. Museum De Fundatie in Zwolle has been extended with a new volume on the roof of the former Palace of Justice. The courthouse was designed in 1938 in the neo-classical style and became a link between two distinct worlds: a mediaeval, fortified city and a 19th century park. […]
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen // Mecanoo
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Mecanoo. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is undergoing a transformation to become an open and accessible museum with good logistics for visitors and staff. The museum is restoring and respecting the wings of architects Van der Steur and Bodon, while introducing a transparent passage that meanders between the buildings and creates a […]
Museum Arnhem // Benthem Crouwel Architects
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Benthem Crouwel Architects. Benthem Crouwel Architects has won the contract to renovate the Museum Arnhem in the Netherlands. The firm’s design will restore the building’s original structure, with the symmetry of the existing building reinstated. The museum’s location and the building’s characteristics will be emphasised, with the landscape playing a key […]
MUSEUM AND EXPOSITION CENTRE VEENHUIZEN // Atelier Kempe Thill
Location: Veenhuizen, Netherlands. Architect: Atelier Kempe Thill. Veenhuizen, a prison village in the Netherlands, was founded in the 19th century as an open reformatory for the “disorderly underclass”. However, it soon became a hermetically closed prison village, with more prisons and adjoining functions built in the surrounding region. Veenhuizen is a classicistic master plan, with […]
Dujiangyan Zhongshuge // Li Xiang
Location: Dujiangyan, China. Architect: Li Xiang. The Dujiangyan Zhongshuge bookstore in Dujiangyan, China has been designed to create a paradise for bookworms. Inspired by M.C. Escher, it features unique C-shape bookshelves with a natural walnut color, an arc shape that divides the forum area, and an endless bamboo forest with a panda illustration hanging on […]
MfA Klarendal // De Zwarte Hond
Location: Arnhem, Netherlands. Architect: De Zwarte Hond. The Klarendal multifunctional accommodation is a lively and flexible building located on the site of a former military barracks in Arnhem. It offers a wide range of facilities, including a health centre, day-care centre, primary school, local shop, community centre, dance hall, kickboxing school, a NOC-NSF certified sports […]
Kunstcluster // van Dongen – Koschuch
Location: Nieuwegein, Netherlands. Architect: van Dongen – Koschuch. The Kunstcluster is a new landmark in the town centre of Nieuwegein, which has undergone redevelopment in recent years. The building consists of a theatre with two auditoria, a studio theatre, three foyers, and a theatre café. The glass façade is printed to give the illusion of […]
Kaap Skil – Texel Maritime Museum // Mecanoo
Location: Texel, Netherlands. Architect: Mecanoo. The new entrance building of the Kaap Skil museum in Texel, Netherlands, takes visitors back in time to the Dutch Golden Age. The museum showcases an 18-meter long, 4-meter deep model of the Reede van Texel, displaying in great detail the impressive spectacle of the dozens of ships anchored off […]
International School The Hague // Atelier PRO architects
Location: The Hague, Netherlands. Architect: Atelier PRO architects. The International School The Hague is a learning and living environment for children from 0 to 18 years of age, with over 1000 students representing 60 nationalities. The school is 15,000 m² and offers full-fledged central facilities, but also requires smaller scale levels for quality education. The […]
Infoversum // ARCHIVIEW
Location: Groningen, Netherlands. Architect: ARCHIVIEW. The Infoversum is a unique building located in Groningen that combines science, business, and cultural activities. It was designed by architect Jack van der Palen using ship-building techniques and recycled materials. The building is part of a local project that explores the potential of temporary or mobile architectural constructions. The […]
Hoofddorp Fort Island // Serge Schoemaker Architects
Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Architect: Serge Schoemaker Architects. Hoofddorp Fort, a Dutch world heritage site, has been transformed into an urban park with a restaurant and cultural and educational activities. The fort, built in 1904, is one of the few forts along the historical Defence Line of Amsterdam with two floors. Serge Schoemaker Architects tackled the […]
Het Bushok // Borren Staalenhoef Architecten
Location: Kortenhoef, Netherlands. Architect: Borren Staalenhoef Architecten. “The Busstop” is a workshop and gallery for ceramic artist Claartje Borren, located in the lake district between Loosdrecht and Kortenhoef. The building, made of Cor-Ten steel, was fully prefabricated and transported to the site for assembly. The south façade features a large perforated section door that can […]
Hermitage Amsterdam // Hans van Heeswijk Architects
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Architect: Hans van Heeswijk Architects. The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has a vast collection of three million works of art, and to showcase some of these pieces, the museum established an annex in Amsterdam. The Hermitage Amsterdam is located in the Amstelhof building, which was previously a home for the elderly […]
Glass Farm // MVRDV
Location: Schijndel, Netherlands. Architect: MVRDV. The Glass Farm is a 1600m² building in Schijndel’s market square, designed by MVRDV. The building is entirely covered by a glass facade and consists primarily of public amenities such as restaurants, shops, and a wellness center. The glass facade is printed with an image of a traditional Schijndel farm, […]
Gebr. de Nobel // Ector Hoogstad Architects
Location: Leiden, Netherlands. Architect: Ector Hoogstad Architects. Leiden, a student city in the Netherlands, has a thriving pop scene and the city council decided to build a modern pop venue to strengthen its cultural profile and make the city centre more attractive. The council bought a block of buildings between the Lakenhal Museum and the […]