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  1. Observation tower officially opened!

    The observation tower in the Weusthagpark in Hengelo near the A1 was officially opened on 22 September by Alderman Marcel Elferdink of Hengelo. The striking and over 22 meters high observation tower offers a …

  2. Umut Türkmen wins Iktinos Prize 2016!

    On Friday 26 August, Umut Türkmen received the Iktinos Prize 2016 at the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture. In the past academic year, 17 nominations out of over 200 projects were nominated and presented to the …

  3. First edition Archikidz Enschede big success!

    Children in large cities increasingly play more indoors and physical play and creative activity have been reduced. Sandcastles, crayons, blocks and tree houses have made way for Playstations, tablets and television. …

  4. Opening City Campus Enschede

    On Wednesday 2 September, Commissioner of the King of Overijssel, Mrs Ank Bijleveld, festively opened the brand new City Campus of Saxion University. The opening of this new building ensemble marks the provisional …

  5. reForm architects from London visiting IAA

    Last weekend, the reForm architects team from London visited IAA architecten in Amsterdam. IAA and reForm have long worked together on projects in England and the Netherlands. reForm was formerly called Brookes …

  6. Agreement MST old building renovation signed

    On Tuesday 17 February, the agreement was signed for the implementation of the revitalisation of the 'old' MST at the Haaksbergerstraat in Enschede. This is the start of the renovation of this building, and the 70s …

  7. Research Healing Environment

    Through the BNA, IAA Architecten participated in a research by TNO into 'Evidence Based Healthcare Design'. The new MST in Enschede was designed and furnished entirely according to the insights of Healing …

  8. Special transport for Gouda station square

    Together with Sander Architects, IAA Architecten designed the roofing of the square in front of Gouda train station. The waffle-shaped roof will be built next to the cinema, which is also under construction. Under …