New Cultural projects
Hans van Heeswijk Architects Recently completed and works-inprogress
A foretaste of new projects by Hans van Heeswijk architects, known in Amsterdam from designs such as the SBS-6 offices, IJ-tram stop Rietlandpark
and the pedestrian bridge of Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ.
De Beyerd Museum for Graphic Design, Breda
The Netherlands has many museums, but one for graphic design is lacking. The renovation of De Beyerd in Breda, including the adding of a new building, will fill this gap when it is completed in mid-2008.
Town Hall and Public Library, Heerhugowaard
The inner city of Heerhugowaard, 30 miles north of Amsterdam, is undergoing a dramatic change. Central to its metamorphosis is a new city plaza right next to the Town Hall, which dates from 1982. A new wing with information and social services for the public in combination with a central hall topped with a mezzanine offers an inviting public space and a splendid view of the new inner city. Hermitage Museum, Amsterdam
The Hermitage Museum has a collection of
Three million works of art, many more than can ever be shown in St. Petersburg. In the spring of 2009 Amsterdam will open an annex of the Hermitage that will function not only as a museum of fine arts, but also as a center for Russian culture.
Pedestrian Bridge Zouthaven, Amsterdam
The new concert hall Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ is the figurehead on the bow of the Amsterdam Eastern Docklands. The nautical character of the location is enhanced by connecting the building with the mainland by a bridge whose design is inspired by a gangplank.
Cultural Center De Muzerije, Den Bosch
The Muzerije cultural center offers the residents of Den Bosch courses in fine arts (painting, sculpture, photography) and performing arts (dance, ballet, music). A new glass-covered atrium between two monumental and landmark buildings provides
a central space where people can gather.