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The ORGA architect
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089 Parkresidence completely made out of wood
Homeruskwartier Almere |
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Fourteen lots in the Homeruskwartier in Almere have been reserved for freestanding wooden residences. The clients lot lies at the edge of the park with plenty of sunlight and a beautiful view over the surrounding green landscape. The roof structure is extended to the ground to close the residence off on the north side.
Status: Final phase of design
Building starts in: Septembre 2010
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077 Triangular House
Nieuw-Leyden |
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This triangular shaped residence will be built on a corner in the district Nieuw-Leyden in the city of Leiden. The location, the generous view and the fact that the clients like to hold long dinnerparties with their friends are ally factored into the remarkable interior design.
Status: Buildingphase
Planned date of completion: January 2011
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Gardenroom Gouda
Extending a residence |
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At the edge of the Gouda’s city centre lies an charming district with relatively small houses. The current residence of the clients was built by connecting a couple of these houses. And now they are planning to use the space of two rundown houses for the built of an extension to their residence.
Status: Buildingphase
Planned date of completion: Nov 2010
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069
Building with wood and straw
Residence Almere |
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This residence will be built out of straw and wood. The design consists of two components. A small and straight tower with a wooden structure, in which parts of 600mm will be used to avoid any loss of materials. The tower will be integrated in an organically shaped lower structure which will be built out of straw bales.
Status: Last phase of designing
Building starts in: Delayed
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Erve Autarkie
A completely autonomous residence |
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The traditional ‘Twentse hoeve’ (local style of farmhouse) is transformed through principles of ecology and sustainability into a completely autonomous residence. Through the use of historical shapes and materials the traditions of the local farming community and the landscape are kept alive.
Status: Architectural design competition
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Sustainable Building Blocks
Stichting Veldwerk Nederland |
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The foundation Stichting Veldwerk Nederland asked ORGA architect to formulate a master plan for sustainability in cooperation with Interior Sense. The wanted to increase the sustainable aspects of their activities.
Status: Completed
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061 Knoper
Slow traffic bridge |
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As the name implies, the Knoper (“Knotter”) is a bridge that knots the two banks of the canal together in the shape of a flat knot. The railings of the bridge are connected and literally form a knot. When walking or cycling on the bridge you pass through a knot of woven railings.
Status: Architectural design competition
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060 Extension Osdorp
Amsterdam |
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The residents of a house on the historical Noorderakerweg in Osdorp wanted an ecological and sustainable extension to their home. The extension was intended to house a medical practice as well as an expansion of the living area. The distinctive features of the structure demanded a special design for the extension that would not conflict with the very steep roof.
Status: First phase of designing
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056 Bathroom renovation
Amsterdam |
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A family that lives in a residence in Amsterdam wanted to renovate their two bathrooms. Natural materials, energy efficiency and low water usage were the most important aspects. Bright and colorful waving tile motives, clay plaster and lots of daylight give the space a pleasant atmosphere. The use of LED lighting, solar cells and an ecoplay (micro grey water management system) saves a lot of energy and water.
Status: Realized
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055 Ecological residence Almere
De Buitenkans Almere |
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A couple of lots in the ecological district De Buitenkans in Almere were available for development. This residence was designed for an open lot at the entrance of the district. It fits in well with the other residences but still has some distinctive characteristics. The striking roofline which is pointing upward into the sky guides people into the area and emphasizes the elongated design. The view from inside the residence is directed into the district.
Status: Realized
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050 Biological goatfarm An innovative biological farm
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A biological goat farm in the province of Drenthe is planning to take the next step in their innovative method of goat farming: a farm in which a local species of goat can feed and live in balance with nature. The architectural design is inspired by the organic functionality and the characteristics of this specific species of goat. Cultural historical aspects also play an important role when fitting the structure into the landscape.
Status: Last phase of designing
Building starts in: Delayed
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047
Residential Farmhouse
In De Krim |
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A 100-year old farmhouse with barn which is located in De Krim has been redesigned to function as a residence. The farm consists of an 8x10 meter front section and a 10x20 meter barn at the back. The structural design shows a clear divide between the front section of the farmhouse and the barn at the back. Because of its structural, historical and functional significance, this divide has been maintained in the new design.
Status: First phase of designing completed
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C2C
Convention on ‘Cradle to Cradle’ |
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In November 2007 a convention took place in Maastricht on the ‘Cradle to cradle’-principle which was created by the American architect William McDonough and the German chemist Michael Braungart. In the Netherlands this principle was introduced by the TV-documentary “Afval is Voedsel” (Waist is food). ORGA architect took part in organizing the convention and gave a lecture in cooperation with Willem Grotenbreg.
Status: Completed
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037
Sustainable Amsterdam
Project “Ecologize your home ” |
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In the context of the Week of Sustainable Amsterdam festival in 2007 ORGA architect started the project “Ecologize your home”. ORGA architect offered advice and examples for ecologizing your home to everyone who was interested.
Status: Completed
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036
Reduzum
Visual Quality Assessment |
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The town of Reduzum in Friesland is planning to build a new combined residential and commercial district. ORGA architect has been asked to provide a consult and examine the consequences of such a district for the visual quality of the landscape and to provide the local government with a Visual Quality Assessment.
The starting point is the conservation and possible enhancement of the typical Frisian landscape. The idea is to let the new area integrate in the traditional landscape by including architectural designs that look like typical Frisian farmhouses. This way, the partially commercial district gives the appearance of a small rural village from a distance. Using traditional materials like wood and bricks will ad to this traditional outlook.
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034
Extension to residence
Residence in Elst (Gld.) |
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Because of recent additions to their family the clients in Elst (Gld.) commissioned ORGA architect to design a two storied extension to their residence. De 9x6 meter house has a ridge that is perpendicular to its width which gives it a typical outlook. The contrasting design of the extension further enhances the original outlook. The chosen shape provides a maximal functional use of the interior space of the extension on the ground floor as well as on the first floor. The gap between the two sides of the roof is designed to let the maximal amount of sunlight in.
Status: Realized
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Cut Out
Polder dwelling in Almere |
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To make sure that the natural surroundings of the polder are affected as little as possible by construction, the dwelling is literally cut out of the landscape. To create the impression that it forms a structural part of those surroundings the fields merge seamlessly into the roof of the building. The structure itself is made up out of six pealed trunks that bear one larger trunk which functions as a central pivot for the beams that form the roof. The result is a cozy and small budget home, build out of natural materials which is one with the surrounding nature.
Status: First phase of designing completed
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The Gardens Of Babylon
A family dwelling in Leiden |
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The striking bent frontage of this timber framed house consists of Western Red Cedar slates. This wood originally has a soft honey to rusty brown coloring that will be turning grey slowly due to the influence of rain and sun. A timber framed house offers durability as well as functionality. The slates in combination with the old reused bricks of the foundations give the house a warm appearance and a Mediterranean atmosphere.
Status: Architectural design competition
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The Viper
A bridge across a marshland in
‘s-Hertogenbosch |
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This 180 yards long bridge for cyclists and pedestrians winds through a marshland. The curved rafters give it a snakelike appearance and make you feel like you’re walking ‘through’ the body of a snake. The Viper is not just a bridge; it is the ideal ‘in between’. The curves in the path and the curves in is ‘skin’ also create places that invite you to take a rest and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Status: Architectural design competition
This design was nominated to be build
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010
Ski-run
In the dunes of Scheveningen |
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A ski-run in the dunes of Scheveningen inspired by the shape, structure and function of a seashell. A seashell is shaped by the flow of water and sand. The sand of a dune is also constantly moving. New dunes slowly arise and old ones gradually disappear. The ski-run adapts to the moving of the sand and lies partially buried in the sand like a seashell. A ski-run with a view on the ocean!
Status: Research Design
Price for Best Design
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Lemniskos
A monument for the victims of the fireworks disaster in Enschede 13 may 2000 |
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The monument consists of 23 individual flowforms, inspired by the number of people who died in the disaster. The flowforms are connected by the infinite movement of rhythmically pulsating water. The pulsating water flows onto the square which is surrounded by more than 75 Cherry Blossom trees. These trees flourish beautifully for a week around the time of the memorial day and will cover the park completely in pink.
The memorial park symbolizes the transience of existence through the temporary blossoming of the Cherry Blossom trees as well as the infinite circle of life through the continuously pulsating water of the flowforms.
Status: Architectural design competition
This design was nominated to be build
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The Canopy
A covered tropical forest in Amsterdam |
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The Canopy is a tropical biotope which covers about 7,5 acres. The biotope is consists of 4 domes, made out of triangles of various sizes, the largest of which are approximately 11 meters across. The frame is a lightweight structure made of tubular steel glazed with a triple layer of ETFE foil.
The entrance is an elevated platform between the centre domes. Under the platform are the three service ovals.
The variety of open and closed areas and the various levels of elevation make a walk through the Canopy a spectacular experience.
Status: Research Design
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