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Babel 21

Babel 21

interior design (in progress)

Robin, Gerard, and their expanding family are soon going to call Toren van Babel their home, a new housing block conveniently situated in close proximity to Rotterdam’s city centre. By the water of the Maas and Schiehaven, this building will accommodate a rich variety of two-story new-build duplex homes spanning from approximately 80m² to 155m². Their apartment, positioned on the sixth and seventh floors, has a southern orientation. For this assignment, I am carefully crafting and designing their new interior, producing detailed plans and 3D visualizations.

 

Together, we have curated a comprehensive list of requirements encompassing the kitchen and living space, as well as the sleeping quarters and bathroom. I am generating fresh ideas and offering guidance on materials, furniture, and color selections.

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Coopérative Droixhe

Coopérative Droixhe

context

Striking for the location of the project are the contrasting urban fabrics of the neighbourhoods Bressoux and Droixhe. While Droixhe features modernist towers, Bressoux is characterized by organically grown 19th-century dense housing blocks. The site location itself is marked by remnants of demolished 20-story towers.

In this context, the new design aims to mend the existing urban structures by introducing a park-villa typology. This intervention bridges the gap between the large-scale towers and the intimate density of the housing blocks, creating a harmonious and balanced urban environment that integrates nature and human-scale living.

co-housing

The building blocks house a vibrant co-housing community, where shared facilities such as laundry rooms, bike storage, and vegetable gardens create opportunities for neighbors to connect and build relationships. The convenience of shared car parking and the presence of co-working spaces and workshops foster collaboration and provide a space for residents to start local businesses.

The communal kitchens, centrally located within the open floor plan, serve as the focal point for social gatherings. The housing typologies are designed by the future users themselves, promoting interaction and a strong sense of belonging through a cooperative approach. The plinth of the buildings house several public functions and entrances to the homes to stimulate all-day activity on the street.

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adaptability

The design embraces adaptability with an open floor plan that maximizes flexibility. The load-bearing facade and core allow for an open layout that can accommodate various functions. Standardized grid sizes are used, creating highly usable room proportions that can easily be adapted to changing needs. By over-dimensioning spaces, the design provides room for different activities, ensuring a versatile and adaptable environment that can evolve along with the users’ requirements.

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structure

The building’s structure combines a CLT load-bearing system on top of a concrete basement, providing a sustainable and sturdy foundation. Inside, simple wooden paneling partition walls create flexible spaces that can easily be reconfigured. Natural ventilation is incorporated to promote a healthy indoor environment, while sunshading elements, controlled by the users, add a unique touch. Unlike traditional closed-off shutters, the bright orange sunshading design allows glimpses of life inside the building, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere that showcases the dynamic community within.

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Nieuw Vechtleven

Nieuw Vechtleven

about

diagram closed versus open character
diagram closed versus open character
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plan

The design is based on three pillars: rhythm, structure, and surroundings. These principles are visible in the extension, adding a new order to the introverted character of the monastery. The glass facade offers a 360° view of the surroundings, adding an extroverted character. It is visible how the repeated columns in the facade have their typology next to the design by Jan de Jong and go into a direct conversation by intersecting the building in the middle.

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use

The building is separated into three main functions: the artist and scientist residence, the retreat centre, and the Doornburg facilities. Next to the main entrance, the different visitor groups can each use their separate entrance. In the Nieuw Vechtleven extension, the artists in residence can reconnect with their artistic nature with a beautiful view of the estate and the Vecht. 

The Doornburg facilities, like the multi-purpose room, study hall, and workshop spaces, are accessible for day visitors. The large exhibition hall and art basement are accessible for visitors who get a ticket to the exhibition. Attached to the open courtyard and next to the restaurant in the old monastery is a terrace with a beautiful view of the estate. This opens up the character of the monastery.

construction

The building has a hybrid structure: a concrete basement and a CLT structure on top. The roof construction is mainly supported by large CLT columns and CLT beams, the black-burned wooden columns of the facade support the main structure.

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DALUMA brand products

DALUMA brand products

image: DALUMA GmbH

menu 2020

image: DALUMA GmbH

juice labels 2019

business cards 2019

catering booklet 2019