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International Apartments for The Elderly

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THG Architects have vast experience in designing nursing homes and service centers for the elderly. We have also designed housing for the elderly, over 1,000 housing units have been completed and we are now working on new and interesting projects in that field. With the population of elderly people growing year by year and in relation to the overall population in the world, the demand of better quality of life of elderly people is increasing and is of great importance for us. We who are in team of architects, engineers, interior designers and contractors have to be updated with the needs of the elderly today and in the future. Our goal is to create comfortable, friendly and safe environment and an appropriate architecture for their sense of well-being. The domestic ambient consists of medical centers, entertainment equipments, home automation systems to ensure their autonomy and safety. The architectural design of a nursing home has to be in context with the good and up-to-date design and to fulfill the combination of social and private life of the elderly, also we have to think of the needs of the visitors, the family members and friends that come to visit, make it a pleasant visit for all, and the visit should be an emotional, sensitive and variable experience.

Halldor Gudmunsson

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Halldor Gudmunsson

Principal and Architect, THG Architects

Elderly care, invisibly supporting people to be part of society among generations. Knowledge of healthcare in different societies gives better insight and the right tools to optimize the support. For example, the healthcare system in the Netherlands is known for its quality and efficiency. In the nineteen sixties elderly care was organized in elderly homes. The role of the caregiving process was very dominant in these institutions, as the care for elderly people regulated the life of the people living in these elderly homes completely. The last 20 years elderly care in the Netherlands has transformed to a way of supporting people to live as normal as possible. It can be supplied in their own homes or in newly built residences in the heart of the society. The new housing for the elderly appears to be a "normal" apartment featuring some intelligent extras and which can be easily adapted to specific needs where necessary. For instance wide doors are both convenient for normal people as necessary for people using a wheelchair. A large bathroom feels luxurious, but is also useful if you need to be supported by a care professional. But these are just examples of "ordinary" issues to be concerned in the design for housing that can be used for a lifetime. Our extensive experience in designing healthcare buildings helps Dutch Health Architects to include this essential, but often invisible, quality in the design for the elderly. Nursing homes have different demands because daily life has to be combined with a good working environment for the healthcare professionals. Intelligent concepts and designs like those of Dutch Health Architects are meeting both requirements at the same time. A profound understanding of designing for all ages, combined with our knowledge and expertise in the design of working environments for healthcare professionals, helps us to "design for a lifetime in which care can discretely support people to remain a part of society among the generations with or without physical or psychological limitations".

Maurits Algra Victor de Leeuw

International Apartments for The Elderly Maurits Algra

Victor de Leeuw

ARCHITECTS BNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PARTNERS, DUTCH HEALTH ARCHITECTS

Erasmus 100 park IN Goes

172

Residential and Nursing 020 Home Simmering

Marnix Center for prevention 112 and rehabilitation

Multifunctional Care 178 Complex Hanzeborg

Rest Villa 264 Funabori

BOÐATHING 188 KÓPAVOGUR

State Reference Center For 274 The Mental Care

Kampen

SENIORS RESIDENCE AND 034 SAN JOSÉ CHAPEL

122

Veronica House Elderly 046 Care Facility

Mornington 130 Center

A New Accommodation Facility 204 For Alzheimer’s In Paris

Housing and Health 284 Care Geuzenwijk

Oosterheem 060 Care Center

Zuwe Maria-Oord 138 Assisted Living Facility

Elderly Residence 216 Mas Piteu

Parkview 294 Terraces

Kadoelerbreek

Eir Mosfellsbær, 226 Eirhamrar

Wheermolen Housing and 302 Health Care for THE ElderLy

St. Martin’s NURSING 158 HOME in Eilenburg

80-bed 238 retirement home

Urban villas 166 Westeraam

248

EIR SERVICE AND CARE HOME 068 FOR ELDERLY FRÓÐENGI

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Hoogvliet

PsycHo-Medical 090 Center Parnassia

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Herstructurering 256 Berflo ES Zuid

85 Dwellings for the 008 elderly and public facilities

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Torre Júlia

Open Vensters, Ameide

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Erasmus 100 park IN Goes

172

Residential and Nursing 020 Home Simmering

Marnix Center for prevention 112 and rehabilitation

Multifunctional Care 178 Complex Hanzeborg

Rest Villa 264 Funabori

BOÐATHING 188 KÓPAVOGUR

State Reference Center For 274 The Mental Care

Kampen

SENIORS RESIDENCE AND 034 SAN JOSÉ CHAPEL

122

Veronica House Elderly 046 Care Facility

Mornington 130 Center

A New Accommodation Facility 204 For Alzheimer’s In Paris

Housing and Health 284 Care Geuzenwijk

Oosterheem 060 Care Center

Zuwe Maria-Oord 138 Assisted Living Facility

Elderly Residence 216 Mas Piteu

Parkview 294 Terraces

Kadoelerbreek

Eir Mosfellsbær, 226 Eirhamrar

Wheermolen Housing and 302 Health Care for THE ElderLy

St. Martin’s NURSING 158 HOME in Eilenburg

80-bed 238 retirement home

Urban villas 166 Westeraam

248

EIR SERVICE AND CARE HOME 068 FOR ELDERLY FRÓÐENGI

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Hoogvliet

PsycHo-Medical 090 Center Parnassia

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Herstructurering 256 Berflo ES Zuid

85 Dwellings for the 008 elderly and public facilities

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Torre Júlia

Open Vensters, Ameide

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Het Goed

index St. Elizabeth Assisted 332 316 Living Complex

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Location:

● Architect

GRND82 ● Area

8,925m² ● Photographer

Barcelona, Spain

85 Dwellings for the elderly and public facilities

Adrià Goula

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The plot is on Tibidabo hillside on the edge of Barcelona.

perimeter of the plot so the most of the land can be used

It’s a 3,500m² trapezoidal shape with a 3.5 meters gap

to build the civil center while keeping both best orientation

on the short axis and mainly horizontal on the long one.

and views. Topographical gap is solved with the parking

It has an excellent south-east orientation and it has some

and the civil center volume. Its roof is understood as a fifth

impressive views over Barcelona.

facade of the building.

The project has to solve a program of 6,500m² of social

Mix of passive and active system to ensure a good

housing with 85 dwellings for elderly people and parking

climatic behavior and energy saving strategies.

space for 28 cars. There are also 2,000m² of public

Economic containment. White and void are the only

facilities with a civil center.

materials used for the composition of the facade. Housing

Main strategies Best orientation. All of the dwellings

units are the core of the system. Unit plan layout creates

benefit from south-east orientation.

the longest interior diagonals possible so the space is

Housing units bars are concentrated on the north

perceived in its maximal length.

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Location:

● Architect

GRND82 ● Area

8,925m² ● Photographer

Barcelona, Spain

85 Dwellings for the elderly and public facilities

Adrià Goula

008

The plot is on Tibidabo hillside on the edge of Barcelona.

perimeter of the plot so the most of the land can be used

It’s a 3,500m² trapezoidal shape with a 3.5 meters gap

to build the civil center while keeping both best orientation

on the short axis and mainly horizontal on the long one.

and views. Topographical gap is solved with the parking

It has an excellent south-east orientation and it has some

and the civil center volume. Its roof is understood as a fifth

impressive views over Barcelona.

facade of the building.

The project has to solve a program of 6,500m² of social

Mix of passive and active system to ensure a good

housing with 85 dwellings for elderly people and parking

climatic behavior and energy saving strategies.

space for 28 cars. There are also 2,000m² of public

Economic containment. White and void are the only

facilities with a civil center.

materials used for the composition of the facade. Housing

Main strategies Best orientation. All of the dwellings

units are the core of the system. Unit plan layout creates

benefit from south-east orientation.

the longest interior diagonals possible so the space is

Housing units bars are concentrated on the north

perceived in its maximal length.

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Location:

● Architect

Josef Weichenberger Architects + Partner

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Residential and Nursing Home Simmering

● Area

30,000m² ● Photographer

This is a high-quality dwelling for care-dependent

inside the building.

Paul Ott, Porr Ag,

senior citizens in the comforting atmosphere of a green

This leaves inhabitants with the possibility to enjoy both

Armin Plankensteiner,

oasis rather than the common, sterile, hospital-style

watching the goings-on around the building as well as

Mark Steinmetz

atmosphere of geriatrics centers as they used to be.

participating actively or passively in a ward’s everyday

The individual wards of the center are designed to

life.

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Finally a spatious and welcoming groundfloor – again

varying and diversified spatial characteristics.

resembling a small city center – complements what the

Apart from their orientation towards the exterior, all

individual wards have to offer with small shops, a café,

bedrooms feature interior glass openings which

a treatment and therapy center, daycare facilities for

establish a visual connection with the “village squares”

visitors and a multi-purpose space.

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Location:

● Architect

Josef Weichenberger Architects + Partner

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Residential and Nursing Home Simmering

● Area

30,000m² ● Photographer

This is a high-quality dwelling for care-dependent

inside the building.

Paul Ott, Porr Ag,

senior citizens in the comforting atmosphere of a green

This leaves inhabitants with the possibility to enjoy both

Armin Plankensteiner,

oasis rather than the common, sterile, hospital-style

watching the goings-on around the building as well as

Mark Steinmetz

atmosphere of geriatrics centers as they used to be.

participating actively or passively in a ward’s everyday

The individual wards of the center are designed to

life.

020

conceptually resemble an organic city center, with all its

Finally a spatious and welcoming groundfloor – again

varying and diversified spatial characteristics.

resembling a small city center – complements what the

Apart from their orientation towards the exterior, all

individual wards have to offer with small shops, a café,

bedrooms feature interior glass openings which

a treatment and therapy center, daycare facilities for

establish a visual connection with the “village squares”

visitors and a multi-purpose space.

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dining lounge

bar l kitchen

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Location:

● Architect

Dutch Health Architects

Oosterhout, THE NETHERLANDS

Oosterheem Care Center

● Area

53,770m²

As Oosterheem care center was no longer meeting

the direction and scale of the surrounding neighborhood.

● Photographer

today’s requirements, DHA designed a plan to redevelop

The residential buildings are eye-catching and

Dutch Health

the nursing home and the adjoining properties. With

compete with the height and scale of the adjacent

Architects

the redevelopment of the new building a whole new

Amphia Hospital. DHA based the design on

neighborhood was created simultaneously. The grounds

“reversible construction”. Meaning that, in future,

of the old nursing home would slowly make way for a

it would be relatively easy to convert two-bedroom

new assisted living center. Three residential buildings

care apartments into intensive care housing or three-

and an underground parking garage are now under

bedroom apartments. Because most of the parking is

construction. The construction is phased out, requiring

underground, there is room for high quality landscaping.

most residents to only “move house” once. The new

There are plenty of opportunities for residents and

assisted living center offers sheltered living apartments,

neighbors to meet each other. Outside in the garden for

care apartments, residential units and general facilities.

example or inside, where the central hall and the general

The design, with four stories and a bent shape, mimicks

facilities promote further interaction.

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Location:

● Architect

Dutch Health Architects

Oosterhout, THE NETHERLANDS

Oosterheem Care Center

● Area

53,770m²

As Oosterheem care center was no longer meeting

the direction and scale of the surrounding neighborhood.

● Photographer

today’s requirements, DHA designed a plan to redevelop

The residential buildings are eye-catching and

Dutch Health

the nursing home and the adjoining properties. With

compete with the height and scale of the adjacent

Architects

the redevelopment of the new building a whole new

Amphia Hospital. DHA based the design on

neighborhood was created simultaneously. The grounds

“reversible construction”. Meaning that, in future,

of the old nursing home would slowly make way for a

it would be relatively easy to convert two-bedroom

new assisted living center. Three residential buildings

care apartments into intensive care housing or three-

and an underground parking garage are now under

bedroom apartments. Because most of the parking is

construction. The construction is phased out, requiring

underground, there is room for high quality landscaping.

most residents to only “move house” once. The new

There are plenty of opportunities for residents and

assisted living center offers sheltered living apartments,

neighbors to meet each other. Outside in the garden for

care apartments, residential units and general facilities.

example or inside, where the central hall and the general

The design, with four stories and a bent shape, mimicks

facilities promote further interaction.

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Location:

HOOGVLIET, THE NETHERLANDS

Hoogvliet ● Architect

Faro Architecten ● Area

25,500m² ● Photographer

Erno Wientjes

On a green location in Hoogvliet, Faro Architecten

traditional subdivision, the plan is designed in strips with

designed a plan with spacious apartments and a robust

all gardens oriented towards the sun. A nice hedge with

border with large townhouses on the park. Behind this

a gate separates the spaces, optimizing privacy and the

border, a relaxed living environment is created with

green appearance of the neighborhood. Existing trees

attached and semi-detached homes.

were spared, giving the streets a complete look and feel.

The space around the homes remains green as cars are

Architecturally, all blocks are based on the same

led around the semi-detached homes and via little alleys

principles. The orange-brown colored brick, white

to parking spaces. Everybody can park close to home,

horizontal lines and verandas are a repeating theme.

and green space and care free paths can remain.

These colors will be used all around the Oedevlietsepark,

The homes have their verandas and large windows

so the whole plan will be more or less uniform.

towards the green in the neighborhood. Based on the

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Location:

HOOGVLIET, THE NETHERLANDS

Hoogvliet ● Architect

Faro Architecten ● Area

25,500m² ● Photographer

Erno Wientjes

On a green location in Hoogvliet, Faro Architecten

traditional subdivision, the plan is designed in strips with

designed a plan with spacious apartments and a robust

all gardens oriented towards the sun. A nice hedge with

border with large townhouses on the park. Behind this

a gate separates the spaces, optimizing privacy and the

border, a relaxed living environment is created with

green appearance of the neighborhood. Existing trees

attached and semi-detached homes.

were spared, giving the streets a complete look and feel.

The space around the homes remains green as cars are

Architecturally, all blocks are based on the same

led around the semi-detached homes and via little alleys

principles. The orange-brown colored brick, white

to parking spaces. Everybody can park close to home,

horizontal lines and verandas are a repeating theme.

and green space and care free paths can remain.

These colors will be used all around the Oedevlietsepark,

The homes have their verandas and large windows

so the whole plan will be more or less uniform.

towards the green in the neighborhood. Based on the

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Dutch Health Architects

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VLAARDINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS

MARNIX CENTER FOR PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION Dutch Health Architects was asked by Argos Zorggorep

To this end, individual rooms were created for all

(healthcare group) to design the Marnix Center for

residents overlooking a central living room. Additionally,

Prevention and Rehabilitation, as well as to write

e v e r y g ro u p o f e i g h t ro o m s h a s i t s o w n l i v i n g

a program of requirements. Between the writing

environment with maximum functional spaces and

and discussions, the spatial model was visualized.

minimal traffic areas. The enormous view from the living

Thereafter, a meeting was held with the client to give

rooms, the pleasant atmosphere and the presence

one consolidated architectural response to both neutral

of a restaurant near the entrance all contribute to a

and group homes; for the placement of both long-

stimulating environment, custom made for recovery.

term geriatric care as well as for short-term care and

The project focused on society and with a sense

rehabilitation. Including all combined healthcare and

of belonging. With this urban plan, one can easily

recreational services.

anticipate the many developments in the immediate

A concept that could accommodate future adjustments.

area and future expansion.

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Location:

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

KADOELERBREEK ● ARCHITECT

Dutch Health Architects

The realization of the Kadoelerbreek in Amsterdam has

renewal planning. These buildings can accommodate

● AREA

created a special place where residents can continue to

various kinds of apartments: market rental, owned,

32,000m²

live as long as possible in their own familiar neighborhood.

protective environment and wheelchair accessible

● PHOTOGRAPHER

Thus, Kadoelerbreek gives a boost to the restructuring

apartments. These are completed to meet various needs,

of district Banne North. The new project consists of life-

satisfy the applicable grant requirements and are easy to

proof housing (social and free rent) for old and new

care for due to their broad set-up.

residents. Residents of the old building could return in

The building platform includes a parking facility on the

the new building. For the neighborhood and its residents,

ground floor and the first floor includes the majority of the

comprehensive care is available and in the local restaurant

community-oriented facilities. Underlining the building’s

Coco's Kitchen residents meet each other.

neighborhood-friendly character, the façade of the platform

The new development, Kadoelerbreek, is currently the

is largely transparent. Each residential building has a

largest housing project in Amsterdam and also makes

clear form and all are built mainly of brick. A collective roof

up part of the planning for the renewal of the De Banne

garden overlooks the adjoining nature reserve. The various

district. The new building consists of 180 apartments, a

components throughout the complex are completed with a

service center, welfare facilities and a parking lot, and will

color mix of charcoal, orange and off-white masonry; each

form a new Care Corner together with the adjacent district

with its own identity.

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● ARCHITECT

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IJSBAANPAD, KAMPEN, THE NETHERLANDS

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● AREA

5,490m²

Located on the main intersection, the building marks the

is the eye catcher in the common courtyard, which

● PHOTOGRAPHER

entrance to the neighborhood. The main volume of the

gives lively views of the skating rink and the athletics

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building flows above a brickwork base. Large framed

track. The other part of the courtyard is a grand area

windows contrast with the masonry the building is built

for sunbathing, relaxing or meeting neighbors. Parking

up with. As robust as it may look from the outside,

is situated below the courtyard. The edifice holds 86

when entering the building the wooden façade gives

apartments for the elderly and facilities as a community

an instant warm and differentiated feel. The atrium

room, day care room and an office.

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Jun’ichi Ito

FARO Architects

THG Architects

Created in 2004, GRND82 is an open platform for young international professionals practicing in distinguished architecture and interior design studios throughout Barcelona. They approach all of their projects – large or small, public or private – with the same aim: to provide contemporary solutions anchored in social, economic, and cultural context provided through research and constant dialogue with their clients, collaborators, contractors, and users. They enjoy working under a tight budget or in constricted circumstances because it provides them with an opportunity to research new ideas in program, materials, and construction systems to adapt them to new social, economic, and environmental realities. This research is reinforced continually through the studio's participation in various competitions and their member's teaching work in schools of architecture and design: ETSAV, Sint Lucas, ELISAVA, and University of Illinois at Chicago, among others. The work of their team has been recognized in various awards and exhibitions, both international and local, including the AR+D/ RIBA honorable mention for emerging architects, nominations for the 2011 Mies A rc h i t e c t u re Aw a rd , a n d t h e 2 0 1 0 FA D award. Their projects have been published in magazines such as DOMUS, DETAIL, Architectural Review, ON Diseño and Area.

In 2002, Ar. Ito founded Jun'ichi Ito Architect & Associates. The firm has designed various scales and types of residence and urban design. He has avoided formalistic preconceptions in his designs. He believes that buildings should be responsible citizens and that the aesthetic qualities of a building should grow from the specific characteristics of each project such as its location, its construction technology, and its purpose. In search of the most appropriate response to each project, his designs have covered a wide range of solutions and materials. The Japan Institute of Architects selected Ar. Jun Ito as one of the contemporary Japanese architect representing the JIA.

Founded in 1991, FARO has developed broad experience in designing complex residential projects, office buildings and schools. FARO also has a separate studio for research and (urban) planning, specializing in the relationship between allotment and building type. In this light they have completed many studies for building types for specific living environments. FARO works for municipalities, housing corporations, schools and developers. Their projects vary from building on a noise polluted site next to the freeway, to a second life for post-war garden cities, compact and dense low-rise projects, inner city infill projects, new developments and projects for rural areas. FARO always provides a tailor made solution for any living / work environment and planning project.

THG Architects specialized in building design, project planning, management and supervision. Their list of project is vast and diverse; Office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, industrial buildings, flats, houses, airports, sporting facilities, dwellings for the elderly and renovation. They have also been working within urban planning and environmental evaluations. They strive for a positive relationship between architects, engineers, project managers and clients to ensure the best possible outcome of the project. THG Architects has 20 employees who all contribute to the broad skill base within the office, with particular attention to the areas of design, organization, management and supervision. THG Architects was founded in October 1994 by Halldór Guðmundsson– Architect. THG Architects has offices in Reykjavik, Reykjanesbaer and Copenhagen.

Kauffmann Theilig & Partner The office Kauffmann Theilig was founded in 1988 by Andreas Theilig and Dieter Ben Kauffmann. Later on Rainer Lenz (from 1995) and Manfred Ehrle (1998-2005) became partners. Kauffmann Theilig & Partner and since 2001 KTP Generalplaner GmbH plans and realizes projects worldwide in the entire field of building and exhibition design. The office cares for intensive collaboration with other planning and engineering offices such as structural design, technical equipment, acoustics, lighting, thermodynamics as well as communication, graphic design and event technology etc. The design and development of concepts are always based on the specific needs of a site which considers the complexity of all aspects and creates additionally powerful and significant solutions.

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Atelier PRO Atelier PRO is an international operating architectural firm where 60 professionals are actively engaged with architecture, urban development, interior design and building and cost management. Since its establishment in 1976 Atelier PRO has grown into a professional multidisciplinary firm and is one of the largest and a well-known office in The Netherlands. Their trademarks are a strong community involvement and carefully respecting the value of the genius locus. The contextual approach to architecture is reflected in their home base, a special dune garden near the coastline of The Hague where they conform themselves to surprising and pioneering architecture.

Pau Vidal, Sergi Pons, Ricard Galiana Pau Vidal (Barcelona 1977), Sergi Pons (Barcelona 1977) and Ricard Galiana (Barcelona 1978) graduated as architects from the Escola Técnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona in 2003. Since then, they have been running their own architectural practices under different associations. Together they have collaborated in several projects, as Torre Júlia, awarded with the Premi Ciutat de Barcelona 2011 d’Arquitectura i Urbanisme.

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A R K I TEKTA R

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Andreas-Thomas Mayer 1996-2000 study of architecture at university of applied sciences stuttgart. 1 9 9 8 - 1 9 9 9 i n t e r n s h i p a t o ff i c e l e d e re r, ragnarsdóttir u. oei. 2001-2005 internship at office prof. dieter faller. 2003-2007 lecturer at university stuttgart, ibk1. 2005-2009 scientific assistant at university of applied sciences stuttgart. since 2007 office f m b architekten with Norman Binder.

Norman Binder 1993-1998 study of architecture at university of applied sciences stuttgart. 1 9 9 5 - 1 9 9 6 i n t e r n s h i p a t o ff i c e l e d e re r, ragnarsdóttir u. oei. 1998-1999 freelancer in several architecture offices. 2001-2006 own office binder|architekten, pforzheim 2010 lecturer of "integrar ting design" at university of applied sciences stuttgart. since 2007 office f m b architekten with Andreas-Thomas mayer.

Dutch Health Architects (DHA) is a joint venture of the two leading architectural firms in the Netherlands specialized in healthcare architecture, De Jong Gortemaker Algra architects and engineers and EGM architects. Both boasting on more than 50 years of experience. Dutch healthcare is well known for its innovative character; new concepts focusing on patient logistics and efficiency of workflows and processes combined with aspects of Healing Environment and the Planetree Philosophy. The experience and knowledge of DHA provides clients with the possibility to discuss the demands of their organizations with a partner who has a broad perspective on healthcare. It is DHA’s challenge to define and fully understand the demands of its clients before the best possible "answer" in designing a building is developed. It is not just implementing proven solutions, but generating intelligent concepts that facilitate the client’s organization now and in the future. DHA’s field of work stretches from homes for the elderly and nursing homes to general hospitals and university hospitals. Apart from the healthcare designs for the international and domestic market, DHA is experienced in urban planning, designing buildings for governmental institutions, housing and office buildings. All DHA designs have a strong focus on sustainability and creating a better world.

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KAW The KAW philosophy is to improve people’s living atmosphere and feeling of happiness therein. They do this through creativity and innovation, giving the feeling of spatial freedom and togetherness. They in KAW are not the average Architects. Their aim is to develop the environment in which people are living and working. As such this concerns their homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, districts and villages. To achieve this, they draw on a unique combination of disciplines: architecture, town development, social housing, process management, real estate and engineering. They work with approximately 90 people from Groningen, Rotterdam and Barcelona.

Roeleveld-Sikkes Architects

In their international full service architectural firm with offices in The Hague and Budapest they realise with a great deal of expertise and enthusiasm functionally aesthetic solutions for what are often ver y complex design assignments. Their strength lies in crossdisciplinary participation in various project teams. Alongside architectural design they work on urban planning and regularly assume the role of supervisor and architectural coordinator. With respect to budgets, operation and environment they design master plans, architectural interior designs, renovations, restorations and civil constructions. Specialties: Integral designs of hotels, offices, care, retail, schools, public buildings and housing. Integral urban and regional planning and master planning. International partnerships.

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Peñín Architects Peñín architects is an architectural company based in Valencia, founded in 1965 and also placed in Gandía and Barcelona. Alberto Peñín Llobell joined in 1995, has been an architect and doctor (ETSAV-ETSAB), professor at the ETSAB (school of Barcelona) projects since 1999. Pablo Peñín Llobell, incorporated in 1999, is an architect and associate professor (since 2006) at ETSAV’s design department. Blanca Peñín Llobell joined in 2007, is an architect by the urban planning and master ETSAV (2008). As main projects they can underline the To w n H a l l o f O n d a ( 1 9 7 0 ) , t h e C o l l e g e Escolapios (1971) and the University of Gandia, redevelopment of Alboraya (2005) and several public buildings as Seniors Residence and San José Chapel, State Reference Center for Mental Care both at Valencia or the Boulogne office building, together with OAB at France.

Josef Weichenberger

ESTUDI PSP ARQUITECTURA

geboren / born 1964 in Salzburg | Austria Studium / education Universität Innsbruck|Austria (Diplom / graduated in 1990) Lehrtätigkeit / teaching assignments Universität für angewandte Kunst | Vienna Technische Universität Wien | Vienna Büro / Office Seit / since 2002 Josef Weichenberger architects in Wien / Vienna | Austria Seit / since 2012 Atelier Josef Weichenberger architects + Partner in Wien / Vienna | Austria

ESTUDI PSP ARQUITECTURA b e g a n i t s professional activity in 1969. It works in most fields of architecture, highlighting its work in healthcare, hospitals, health centers, dwellings and industrial buildings. It also plans offices, research centers, hotels, a prison and many renovations. More than 40 years of professional work enables them to perform highly complex projects, standing out their exper tise in healthcare architecture, building hospitals and primary health centers. Their performance ranges from the first plans, feasibility studies and analysis of alternatives, to the complete development of projects and the supervision of works, quality control, time and costs. Projects are approached with a high degree of commitment to quality and sustainability, values that are inherent in today’s society.

Mark Steinmetz geboren / born 1972 In Bad Lauterberg Im Harz / Germany Studium / education Cottbus / Germany (Diplom / graduated in 2001) Büro / Office Seit / since 2012 Atelier Josef Weichenberger architects + Partner in Wien / Vienna | Austria

Brigitte Philippon and Jean Kalt Brigitte Philippon and Jean Kalt, the two partners at the head of an agency of ten people, understand how to tackle each and every field of activity in their profession in order to enrich and enhance their approach: architecture, urban planning, sustainable development, design, events management (artistic production), multimedia (sound and visual creations). Whether it is a new construction or renovation, the users of the space are at the very heart of the agency’s concerns: links, routes, uses dictate their thoughts. Their architectural style, the result of a technical, environmental, urban and social approach, is always a contextual response that becomes part of the city’s long-term future. The plurality of scales on which they operate on a project gives them a sense of detail and aesthetic research that opens up the path of experimentation with materials to them.

Abbink X de Haas architectures

Meier + Associés Architectes

Abbink x de Haas architectures was established in 2008 when Architectenbureau Micha de Haas (1997) and Abbink Falk urban architecture (2002) joined forces. Their practice is located in Amsterdam and has 8 staff members. Their core activities concern design and research in the field of architecture and urban planning. Other activities they pursue on a regular basis include art, product development, interior design, landscape design and education. Their work method focuses on both process and product. All assignments share an integral approach that balances analytical, technical, methodological and conceptual considerations. All the disparate preconditions are mapped and a continuous dialogue is held with their advisors, users, authorities and clients.

The architectural scene of Western Switzerland rejuvenated markedly as its breadth has continuously grown since the mid-1980s. It is vibrant and produces work of high quality. Among this circle of architects is the firm meier+associés architectes (maa) from Geneva. Beginning in 1988, they have realized a substantial and impressive body of work through persistent, patient effort. Their work also integrates current influences from Germanspeaking areas in Switzerland as well as from the international context. The projects’ breadth includes buildings for housing, healthcare, culture and education, as well as some projects in the realm of civil engineering. maa can look back on a large series of publications and exhibitions documenting their consistent work.

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Lyons

Fougeron Architecture

Lyons is an architectural and urban design practice based in Melbourne, Australia. Lyons’ projects are expressive of contemporary local and global culture – a world of ideas, new media, technologies and rapidly changing u r b a n i s m . Ly o n s ' w o r k i s c o m m i t t e d t o and interested in the history and culture of ideas and how these can be used to create meaningful architecture. Lyons collaborates with its clients and project stakeholders to make each project unique and uses specialist methodologies to understand the underlying vision that each client has for their project. Ly o n s h a s w o n n u m e ro u s n a t i o n a l a n d international awards and represented Australia at the 2000 Venice Architecture Biennale.

Fougeron Architecture is a nationally recognized design firm whose work exhibits a strong commitment to clarity of thought, design integrity and quality of architectural detail. The firm’s decidedly modernist attitude is the result of founder Anne Fougeron’s vision to create a practice dedicated to finding the perfect alignment between architectural idea and built form. Ms. Fougeron’s keen interest in crossing disciplinary boundaries has led the firm to develop a collaborative creative process that capitalizes on her relationships with craftsmen and artists who are experts in their fields. Contrary to most traditional practices, the firm does not separate between the design and production parts of the work process; preferring to believe that the process of design and innovation must continue through all phases of design and construction.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank everyone involved in the production of this book, especially all the artists, designers, architects and photographers for their kind permission to publish their works. We are also very grateful to many other people whose names do not appear on the credits but who provided assistance and support. We highly appreciate the contribution of images, ideas, and concepts and thank them for allowing their creativity to be shared with readers around the world.

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