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<strong>the</strong> entire design. More than that, it was <strong>the</strong> original inspiration for <strong>the</strong> chosen structural arrangement of tree-like columns allowing<br />

<strong>the</strong> greatest possible intervening space, a distance that is reduced in <strong>the</strong> ceiling to accommodate spans more favourable to <strong>the</strong><br />

lightweight steel construction of <strong>the</strong> roof. (HH)<br />

Hootsmans Architectuurbureau, Amsterdam – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands<br />

http://www.hootsmans.com<br />

Lbraries:<br />

New Courthouse and Renovation of <strong>the</strong> old Courthouse, Zwolle - <strong>the</strong> Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands 2004 - 2014<br />

Building Surface: 16.420 m² new and 11.725 m² Conversion, Client: Rijksgebouwendienst<br />

Literature:<br />

Cobouw, no 62, April 1, 2009<br />

De Stentor, June 26, 2008<br />

De Stentor, June 20, 2008<br />

de Architect, January 2007<br />

SMAAK, no 28, October 2006<br />

The existing courthouse in <strong>the</strong> city of Zwolle designed by architect Kruger dates from 1964. As soon as <strong>the</strong> mid 1980s <strong>the</strong>re arose a<br />

need for extension. After many years of successive plans a new start has been made at <strong>the</strong> end of 2004 which is now under<br />

construction . Our design comprises a new court building and <strong>the</strong> renovation of <strong>the</strong> old one. The new building is located next to <strong>the</strong><br />

old one; at <strong>the</strong> ground floor <strong>the</strong>y are spatially connected. In contrast with <strong>the</strong> closed and introverted features of <strong>the</strong> Kruger building,<br />

<strong>the</strong> new building is transparent and accessible, with its public spaces directed to <strong>the</strong> surroundings. Its form is determined by <strong>the</strong><br />

existing urban fabric, directions and boundaries, as well as by <strong>the</strong> heights and positions of <strong>the</strong> trees. In this way an urban coherence<br />

and new views are created. The new building consists of four programmatic layers. The first one contains an underground parking<br />

of two floors connected on <strong>the</strong> -1 floor to <strong>the</strong> old parking. The second layer is <strong>the</strong> ground floor with <strong>the</strong> entrance zone and facilities<br />

like storage, archive, prison cells, interrogation rooms and rooms for technical facilities. The old building’s entrance zone is<br />

connected here to <strong>the</strong> new visitors entrance. The third layer consists of a two floors layer with a corridor (public waiting room),<br />

courtrooms, council chambers and a library. The upper layer consists of three floors with office rooms. In line with its function each<br />

layer has its own type of construction, installation and materialisation. (Hootsmans)<br />

IAA Architecten, Enschede – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands<br />

http://www.iaa-architecten.nl<br />

Libraries:<br />

Saxion Hogescholen Biblio<strong>the</strong>ek, Deventer – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands Commissioning 2008<br />

The study area which is on <strong>the</strong> first floor of Saxion Deventer was transformed into a space where a library, information center and<br />

Open Learning Centre have merged. It is a completely new design, in which a small concentration of cells and Back Office are<br />

included. And some are specially made furniture, including a fully adjustable front desk and a series of seating elements. For<br />

tapestry of IAA has made specific designs. (IAA)<br />

Kulturhus Olst, Olst - The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands 2005<br />

The kulturhus Olstad is part of <strong>the</strong> town Olst. In one village, intricate setting IAA has designed a building that despite <strong>the</strong><br />

voluminous program, in scale and size compatible with its context. Through <strong>the</strong> use of a certain scale resources, such as bay windows<br />

and dormers, it varies with <strong>the</strong> eaves height and a variety of window openings, add <strong>the</strong> building in its environment. The two main<br />

volumes are two layers with a hood and contain a wide range of program elements, ranging from <strong>the</strong>ater, ballet room, lunchroom<br />

trade shop, library, copy shop to meeting rooms and music rooms. Besides a number of regular users, approximately 35<br />

organizations will use <strong>the</strong> Kulturhus. Between <strong>the</strong> two volumes is a spatial hall designed with voids and a street light, <strong>the</strong> public<br />

counter of <strong>the</strong> municipality and such on <strong>the</strong> first floor foyer of <strong>the</strong> hall. Multifunctionality, flexibility and transparency play an<br />

important role in this building. Accordingly, we used flexible panel walls and glass folding partitions for multi-purpose spaces to<br />

make. In addition, <strong>the</strong> various functions do not interfere in some areas and additional noise features installed. (IAA)<br />

Berechja College, Urk (Prov. Flevoland) –The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands 2001<br />

Achieved is an extension of <strong>the</strong> Berechia College Urk, amounting to <strong>around</strong> 1,600 m².<br />

The expansion includes a new pupil entrance with walk through wardrobe, a local block and a new teaching space. In addition,<br />

against <strong>the</strong> existing existing school a new library added that a whole with The auditorium is created. The design takes into account a<br />

possible future expansion. (IAA)<br />

Architects Inbo, Woudenberg – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands<br />

http://www.inbo.com<br />

Libraries:<br />

Cultuurhuis Zwolle – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands 2007<br />

See also Aequo http://www.aequo.nl<br />

In <strong>the</strong> center of <strong>the</strong> Zwolle district Stadshagen is <strong>the</strong> Culture House, a building with many functions. Around an open atrium and<br />

light are <strong>the</strong> library, a nursery, <strong>the</strong> muzerie, a catering facility and an information and service area. The Culture House, <strong>the</strong> home of<br />

Stadshagen. It's a beautiful glass building whose function day and night is recognizable by <strong>the</strong> colored wooden panels between <strong>the</strong><br />

windows. (inbo)<br />

Jonkman en Klinkhamer architectuur interieur stedenbouw, Amersfoort – The<br />

Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands<br />

http://www.jonkmanklinkhamer.nl<br />

Libraries:<br />

Biblio<strong>the</strong>ek Rosmalen, Rosmalen (´s – Hertogenbosch) (Prov. Nordbrabant) – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands 2009<br />

<strong>the</strong> new library; is a real meeting place with ample reading and stylish tables and booths. The collection focuses on literature and<br />

nonfiction, but film lovers are well catered for with a wide range of DVDs. The classification of youth library is based on eight<br />

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