social engagement

  1. project

    Erve Mensman

    New residential care centre Erve Mensman on the edge of the rural village of Geesteren, lies next to authentic farm Erve Maathuis, where the buildings slowly merge into the 'essenlandschap' (ashtree landscape). Erve …

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    Night at the Museumlaan

    In 2010, GrensWerk Festival of the Arts and Architectuurcentrum Twente gave young architects the assignment to design two temporary pavilions in the Enschede district of Roombeek, together with artists. On plots at …

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    Lookout Tower The Weusthag

    The cabbage-shaped Corten steel lookout tower in The Weusthagpark along the A1 motorway at Hengelo, has now become a valued landmark in its surroundings. The rust-coloured object was built for a joint contest design by IAA Architects' Marko Matic, Royal IHC's Hans de Klerk and ABT's Ronald Wenting and Kars Haarhuis.

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    Archikidz 2019: Living in the clouds

    On Saturday 23 March, the fourth edition of Archikidz Enschede, a free workshop for over 100 children aged 7 to 12, took place with great success. The young participants were received in Tetem and then accompanied by …

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    Fundraiser 2018 'Chance for a child'

    On 17 October, the annual Fundraiser Chance for a Child was held in Landhuishotel & Restaurant De Bloemenbeek in De Lutte. The highlight of the evening was the auction led by Jan Smit (chairman of the KNVB …

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    Social engagement

    Responding to relevant scientific findings and new artistic trends is the basic philosophy of IAA Architects. We are actively involved in socially relevant discussions and, as members of the Green Business Club …

  7. project

    Holstohus Olst

    Multifunctionality, flexibility and transparency play an important part in the Holstohus. With stairs, elevator, vides and a light street, the central hall connects the floors and users with one another. In the hall, amongst others, the municipality information desk, the tourist office, the public library and a lunchroom are located.

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    Handicraft with IAA Architecten

    In light of this boring Corona time, we have created colouring pages and building boards for the young ones forced to stay home. You can download them here! colouring page: Saxion Epy Drost + ROC van Twente 'De …

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    Fundraiser 2019 'Chance for a child'.

    Last night, the annual Fundraising Evening Chance for a Child was held in Landhuishotel & Restaurant De Bloemenbeek in De Lutte. The highlight of the evening was the auction led by Bert Eeftink, the net proceeds …

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    The Zonnestraal

    Residential care centre De Zonnestraal is a joint project of housing corporation WBO Wonen and health care institution Sint Maarten which was conducted in order to be able to cope with the ageing population in the De …