Kraaijvanger Architects

We are practical idealists. Of course we enjoy dreaming about beauty and a circular world as much as anyone, but what we really like is to work on it: day after day, together with clients, and always with the users and the environment in mind. The resulting designs inspire the way people live, work and learn. Our architecture creates space, strengthens the environment and gives something back to society. We are Kraaijvanger.

Building with a positive footprint

20221114_©RKeus_7973 (2).jpg — **Building with a positive footprint illustrates what needs to be done for buildings to contribute to a better world, and what part you play in this.**

KCAP and Kraaijvanger Architects transform iconic Stationspostgebouw The Hague

19.01.2023

KCAP and Kraaijvanger Architects transformed the Stationspostgebouw, a former postal sorting centre next to the Hollands Spoor train station in The Hague, into a sustainable and social work environment for the 21st century.

Stationspostgebouw The Hague

Stationspostgebouw_KCAP_Kraaijvanger_(c)Ossip van Duivenbode_107_HR.jpg — The monumental **Stationspostgebouw in The Hague**, designed in 1939 by Chief Government Architect Bremer, has a completely new and contemporary interior. In the last century PostNL loaded and unloaded their mail trains here, now the company is stepping into the future at this historic site. The national monument has been transformed into a modern and special working environment.

Holland Hydrogen 1

Green hydrogen is an important part of the energy transition. **The Holland Hydrogen I**, in Rotterdam on the second Maasvlakte, will be one of the largest hydrogen plants in the world.

Zuid Holland Provincial seat of Government

© Ronald Tilleman_20220902-0182 small.jpg — **Renovation Provinciehuis Zuid-Holland: From dark administration building to future-proof, sustainable and light.** ''We were inspired by the 'Dutch light' applied by painters of the Hague School and Jan Schoonhoven. In addition, the provincial government building sets an example in terms of sustainability: the combination of solar panels on the roof and energy storage in the ground ensure that energy is generated sustainably and locally."

De eerste grootschalige Battolyser-fabriek ter wereld zal worden gebouwd in de haven van Rotterdam.

28.11.2022

Om tegemoet te komen aan de stijgende vraag naar groene waterstof en de opslag van elektriciteit, zal de eerste grootschalige Battolyser-fabriek ter wereld zal worden gebouwd in de haven van Rotterdam.

De Scharnier

Amersfoort House for the City

In the assignment for the **House for the City of Amersfoort** the themes of 'future-proof' and 'meeting centrally' form the overarching framework under which all the established ambitions fall. Hereby a prioritization of 5 top ambitions is indicated; conscious investment, social connection, smart use of space, healthy work environment and appealing appearance.

Holbeinhuis

20210812 _light frame.jpg — The iconic **Holbeinhouse** located at Coolsingel 65, corner of Stadhuisplein in Rotterdam is being renovated and made ready for the future.

Kennissessie BNA Bouwen met een positieve footprint

20.12.2022

De BNA nodigt op 9 februari a.s. haar leden uit om naar aanleiding van het boek kennis en ervaringen te delen en de rol en positie van architecten, opdrachtgevers en bouwpartners hierbij te bespreken.

Roman museum De Thermen

Crossing Keileweg

International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam

28.09.2022

Fifty years after the publication of the Club of Rome report, the 10th edition of the Architecture Biennale Rotterdam is taking stock.

De Doelen - Green/Bleu Roof

The icon of Rotterdam's reconstruction, the national monument **De Doelen**, is being radically preserved as part of the international 7 Square Endeavour project.

SEM Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp has turned from the village into a city and that calls for a transformation of the central square in the city. Raadhuisplein demands structure, connection, vitality and urbanity. Concrete parking will be turned into a real meeting place; **SEM** is a place for everyone.