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Erve Mensman
New residential care centre Erve Mensman on the edge of the rural village of Geesteren, lies next to authentic farm Erve Maathuis, where the buildings slowly merge into the 'essenlandschap' (ashtree landscape). Erve …
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Night at the Museumlaan
In 2010, GrensWerk Festival of the Arts and Architectuurcentrum Twente gave young architects the assignment to design two temporary pavilions in the Enschede district of Roombeek, together with artists. On plots at …
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Mosque Enschede
The design deliberately opted for the addition of an avlu, traditionally a central place in a mosque. Usually this is an outdoor space, but here the avlu has been executed as a covered courtyard, making the building …
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Archikidz 2019: Living in the clouds
On Saturday 23 March, the fourth edition of Archikidz Enschede, a free workshop for over 100 children aged 7 to 12, took place with great success. The young participants were received in Tetem and then accompanied by …
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Fundraiser 2018 'Chance for a child'
On 17 October, the annual Fundraiser Chance for a Child was held in Landhuishotel & Restaurant De Bloemenbeek in De Lutte. The highlight of the evening was the auction led by Jan Smit (chairman of the KNVB …
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Social engagement
Responding to relevant scientific findings and new artistic trends is the basic philosophy of IAA Architects. We are actively involved in socially relevant discussions and, as members of the Green Business Club …
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Holstohus Olst
Multifunctionality, flexibility and transparency play an important part in the Holstohus. With stairs, elevator, vides and a light street, the central hall connects the floors and users with one another. In the hall, amongst others, the municipality information desk, the tourist office, the public library and a lunchroom are located.
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Handicraft with IAA Architecten
In light of this boring Corona time, we have created colouring pages and building boards for the young ones forced to stay home. You can download them here! colouring page: Saxion Epy Drost + ROC van Twente 'De …
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Fundraiser 2019 'Chance for a child'.
Last night, the annual Fundraising Evening Chance for a Child was held in Landhuishotel & Restaurant De Bloemenbeek in De Lutte. The highlight of the evening was the auction led by Bert Eeftink, the net proceeds …
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Balcony festival 2019: Sunday 23 June at IAA Architecten
After a successful first edition in 2017, this year it is time for the second edition. The Balcony Festival is a real feast of discovery for every resident and visitor of Enschede. Rediscover your own city while …
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The Zonnestraal
Residential care centre De Zonnestraal is a joint project of housing corporation WBO Wonen and health care institution Sint Maarten which was conducted in order to be able to cope with the ageing population in the De …