Column Q3 2019 Ms. Architect for A.zine

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.7″ hover_enabled=”0″]We know Ms Merel Pit, of course, from her work as architecture journalist and as a talented writer. She was part of the De Meester 2016 jury, along with Fritz van Dongen, Arjan Knoester and Hans Lensvelt; the memorable event of De Meester award rewarded Alex de Jong….

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Column Q2 2019 Luxury and idealism

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] Hong Kong has been inhabited for some 5000 years. However, its recent history begins with the British East India Company when they established Aberdeen, an operational base for the opium trade on the island of Hong Kong in 1821. Relations between Great Britain and the Chinese Empire…

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Column Q1 2019 Beauty is worth the effort

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.7″] In the 19th century when large residential complexes were built, the servant quarters were often put in the attic or added on the roof. In European cities like Paris and Barcelona and some American cities like New York these spaces have become highly desirable and expensive penthouses with…

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The Profession of Architect

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.20.2″ custom_padding=”37.9167px|0px|0|0px|false|false” top_divider_flip=”horizontal”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.fleurgroenendijkfoundation.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/image-of-the-architect.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”3.19.15″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner custom_padding=”23.45px|0px|0|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”3.19.15″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.15″] Architecture is called the master of the arts but in the Netherlands the profession has ever since I can remember a dualistic attitude towards this salutation. Does the profession want to be part of the…

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Finissage expo Massive City / Micro Living

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Follow-up   Zaterdag 1 juli van 10 tot 14 uur : Finissage van de expositie Massive City / Micro Living in Space 101 aan de Diergaardesingel 101 in Rotterdam, met Chinese thee en lekkernijen.  [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.fleurgroenendijkfoundation.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Massive-City-Micro-Living.jpg” _builder_version=”3.12.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left”…

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Update by projectteam Campusplan Eindhoven, first winner of 2017

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.13.1″] UPDATE April 7th- April 25th After the final presentations (April 7th) we have continued to work on the project CampusPlan Eindhoven. The chosen plan presents a new perspective on the contemporary analysis of the Campusplan. Besides the applied architectural and urban rules, the use by the users will be the starting…

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Message from Alex de Jong, winner De Meester 2016

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.13.1″] Alex de Jong, winner of De Meester 2016 with his project Water Vernieuwt! Dear Fleur et al., With pleasure and enthusiasm I want to give you an update concerning the developments after winning the promotion prize De Meester 2016. A lot has happened since November 2016. To put it mildly, everything…

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De Meester 2016: Alex de Jong follows up

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.12.2″] Fleur and Linda had a very nice conversation with de Meester 2016, Alex de Jong. He explains: “Winning de Meester changed my life.” Keep in touch with our Facebook and read more on how this is working out for him. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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