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Contents Vision 4

Mission 6

Experience 8

6th Creek Crossing Bridge 10

Wastewater Purification Facility AWZI 16

New Tram Bridge 24

Prins Bernhard Bridge 30

New Aalmarkt Bridge 36

University of the Hague 40

New Muider Bridge 48

Headquarters for a Multinational 54

Butterfly Bridge 62

Iconic Bridge to Palm Jebel Ali 68

ROC van Twente 74

Hobbema Bridge 80

Rijnsburger Bridge 86

Education Faculty of HAN 90

New Vollenhover Bridge 98

8 Rembrandt Park Bridges 104

Bergse Zonnebloem 108

Plofsluis Bridge 114

Bastion De Valk 120

Julius Caesar Bridge 126

Town Hall de Paauw 132

Voldijk Bridge 138

Bicycle Tunnel den Deijl 144

Route 071 150

Wolfert PRO 156

Helderse Bridge 162

Wolfert Dalton 170

Transfer A12 176

Breitnerstraat 90-96 184

Masterplan Palm Deira Transport 192

Designing public spaces and buildings

makes high demands on the archi-

tect, who does not work in isolation

from behind a drawing board, but in a

complex arena with many competing

forces. Stakeholders include clients,

public bodies, future users, interest

groups and other professionals such as

structural engineers. At Syb van Breda

& Co, we see it as our job to inspire the-

se stakeholders, to motivate them and

make contact between them. To a large

extent, designing a bridge or a buil-

ding is a collaborative effort between

people, not solely on paper. We want

to build bridges and make connections:

literally, but also figuratively. Only then

does the synergy come alive, which

makes our designs rise above expec-

tations while remaining simple and

intuitive.

Inspiration and motivation

Syb van Breda, November 2012

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Vision Meindert Hobbema,

Laantje bij Middelharnis

Landscape, infrastructure and

architecture in a unified setting

Syb van Breda & Co is built upon 20

years of international experience, in

a variety of locations including the

Netherlands Antilles, the United King-

dom and Dubai. This enables us to look

at spatial challenges in the Nether-

lands and elsewhere in a fresh and

original way, resulting in world-class

designs without losing the touch of

‘Dutch sobriety’. We translate difficult

challenges into beautiful, simple and

user-friendly designs, using the latest

scientific and technical developments.

We are inspired by designs which com-

bine ingenious structure with a beau-

tiful and imaginative exterior, such as

the iPad, or a good poem. For us it is

important that our work is sustainable,

in the widest sense of the word. This

includes working with durable materi-

als and replaceable raw materials, as

well as making optimally efficient use

of the available space, which is critical

here in the Netherlands. We believe

that a building should be adaptable,

able to serve different functions over

the years without losing its identity.

Quality

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Mission Hobbema 2.0

The most sustainable bridge in the

Netherlands, 100% recyclable, no cor-

rosive materials, produces 2.5 times the

energy it consumes

Syb van Breda & Co is an architec-

tural practice specialising in transit

architecture. We have the knowledge

and experience to deliver optimal and

responsible use of public space, on a

national and international level. Our

experience means that we can offer

practical solutions for even the most

complex architectural challenges.

We design infrastructure and buildings

which promote people’s mobility and

interaction. We do this with the utmost

respect for the wishes of the client and

future users. We primarily focus on op-

timum ease of use and maximum de-

ployment of sustainable materials and

resources.

Specialist in transit architecture

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Experience Rijnsburger bridge Leiden

Designed in 1998, in use since 2001.

A contemporary canal bridge which

blends well with the historic inner city

of Leiden, while presenting a clear 21st

century profile. It features the longest

public bench in the city.

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6th Creek Crossing Bridge

Client: Roads & Transport Authority Dubai

Assignment: Architectural & structural concept design

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Programme: 2 x 6 lanes, metro line, pedestrian facilities, terminal for metro and ferry

Period: 2007 - 2008

Status: Tender design, 2nd prize

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Frozen dance

A truly iconic bridge for a truly magnificent location. A bridge with an

inspiring, even poetic profile, far transcending its functional roots: two

pylon legs join in a frozen dance high in the air, lifting the deck over

the water in one magnificent sweep - the huge volume of 12 lanes

of traffic and the metro alleviated into a gentle floating ribbon. Toge-

ther, the transparent bridge and opaque opera house form a striking

silhouette, reflecting the fortuitous mix of east and west, with open

doors and open minds, which is the quintessence of Dubai.

The 6th Crossing Bridge is an integrated public transport node. The

bridge provides a crossing place for a large number of users, on dif-

ferent levels. The upper deck is for vehicles, the lower deck for the

metro and pedestrians. Both decks are joined into one stiff, structural

frame. This is essential for a cable-stayed bridge. The separate levels

for metro and car traffic make it is possible to create a metro station

in the middle of the bridge, directly linked with the opera house and

ferry terminals, all comfortably out of the sun.

The design was created for an international design competition with

entries from America, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. In this ex-

tremely competitive field we achieved an honourable second place.

1) an elegent silhouette in the city of Dubai

2) the metro station inside the bridge

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3) the context of the bridge

4) 6th Creek Crossing: a web of infrastructure, routes and connections contributes to social cohesion

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Wastewater Purification

Facility AWZI

Client: Waterboard of Rijnland

Assignment: Total design

Location: Aalsmeer, the Netherlands

Programme: Wastewater purification facility

Investment: € 19.000.000

Sustainability: 30% reduction of energy use

Period: 2010 - 2014

Status: Final design

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Mark Snijder,Nicolai Waterdrinker, Maikel Waterdrinker

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The currently invisible, but malodorous, purification plant will be

extended and transformed into a high tech, clean and very sustaina-

ble facility. The new plant, managed by the Rijnland water authority,

will blend well with its surroundings. The overall design is essen-

tially horizontal, giving it a modest profile and leaving a clear view

of the monumental windmill and the future Middenweg boulevard.

The massive cylindrical and cubic shapes of the basins and buildings

are linked together via a flowing landscape full of trees, flowers and

reeds. Forbidding perimeter fences are replaced by an attractive yet

functional moat around the facility. All buildings are clad with an aes-

thetic skin around their existing structure, giving them an attractive

new appearance with minimum cost and without excessive use of

energy. The facilities themselves are treated in an even more modest

way. Their robust, platonic shapes already have their own beauty. The

addition of a conical or domed roof is all that is required. At the start

of the design process there were two options: renovation with partial

extension, or extension with partial renovation. The latter option pro-

ved to be superior in terms of long-term energy use and was chosen

for further development.

1) existing situation

2) new proposal

Panta Rhei

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schamppaal,kleur: zwart

schamppaal, kleur: zwart

opstelplaats containerstbv fijnzeef

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toegangsdeur blowers ATb/h = 2030 x 2597mmHS-42 veiligheidsventilatierooster beluchtingstank

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4) longitudinal section industrial building entrance

5) cross-section industrial building entrance

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500 (b.k. verdeelwerk)

-2150 (niveau fijnzeef)

-600 (1e verd.)

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4000 (b.k. dakrand)

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deur naar roostergoedverwijdering

kelder trappenhuis

stalen bordes trap

lichtstraat

gipsplaat (geperforeerd)

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entree/trappenhuis

lichtstraat ntb

cementdekvloer + epoxyvloer

cementdekvloer + slijtlaag

houtvezelcementplaten

iso-korf

XPS isolatie

verdeelwerk

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iso-korf

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stalen trap

deur naarroostergoedverwijdering

deur naar fijnzeefinstallatie

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New Tram Bridge Client: Local authority of Assen, NL

Assignment: Architectural concept design

Period: January / March 2013

Location: Assen, the Netherlands

Programme: Pedestrian and cyclist path


Status: Tender design, 3rd prize

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Nicolai Waterdrinker, Maikel Waterdrinker, Jasper Arends

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The New Tram Bridge sits at the crossing of two canals and is clearly

visible from all sides. The municipality of Assen describes the

design challenge as follows: “The bridge is an important landmark,

framing the urban space of the ‘Kanaal’ and an important silhouette

in the image of the ‘Vaart’”. The bridge is surrounded by emblematic

buildings from various periods, carefully detailed public space and

beautiful (but still young) greenery. Within this ensemble, we have

searched for an instantly recognizable design befitting the quality of

this spot. We found inspiration in the fascinating tram bridge which

crowned the location for most of the twentieth century, but which has

unfortunately been demolished. Our design is a twentyfirst century

“reincarnation” of this impressive bridge. Like its predecessor, the

New Tram Bridge has a fascinating moving mechanism, with the

technology of its time. The steel structure is solid, simple and honest.

The bridge has a beautiful, transparent, logical and elegant shape,

with great visual richness. In essence, the bridge consists of a deck and

a counterweight, interconnected by a transparent structure. The entire

construction is not just a good looking silhouette, but also a gate. This

is a bridge to go through, rather than over. The bridge lighting has

been carefully designed the handrail with encased LED lighting

creates a comfortable and safe “light space” that is good for the users,

whilst avoiding glare hinder for neighbours, flora and fauna.

New Tram Bridge

1) above: the original Tram bridge, anno 1915, below: the new Tram bridge anno 2015

2) slender and transparant

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3) well illuminated ‘citygate’

4) front elevation

5) side elevation

6) floor plan

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Prins Bernhard Bridge

Client: Local authority of Zaanstad

Assignment: Total design & engineering

Location: Zaandam, the Netherlands

Programme: 2 x 2 lanes, 2 pedestrian and cyclist paths


Period: 2001 - 2008

Status: Realized

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The Prins Bernhard bridge is a very important link in Zaanstad, as

it provides one of the few connections over the Zaan river between

east and west, people and neighbourhoods, schools and shops. Co-

ming from the motorway, it provides the first visual contact with the

river Zaan. At the highest point of the bridge there is an extensive

view across the water. The dual character of the bridge as both an

entrance and an important link has been integrated into the design.

The striking profile of the two high counterweights gives the bridge

its monumental appearance. The opening mechanism of the Prins

Bernhard Bridge is both technically simple and spatially spectacular.

The counterweight of the bridge is embedded in both the high wings

and the massive “ball” under the deck. When the bridge opens to let

ships pass, part of the deck goes down and part goes up. In normal

circumstances the bridge opens to 45 degrees (see photograph on the

right). This means that the opening and closing time is short and the

hindrance to traffic is minimised. In exceptional cases the bridge can

be opened to 85 degrees, allowing for the passage of tall objects such

as silos. The Prins Bernhard bridge accommodates a variety of users:

pedestrians, cyclists, cars. buses and ships. The main deck is placed re-

latively high above the water, allowing most ships to pass underneath

easily. However, this means that the bridge heads are long and not

directly connected with the quaysides. This situation is rectified by the

ramps, which form a direct contact between the bridge deck and quay

side. The Prins Bernhard bridge received a nomination for the 2008

National Steel building award.1) the setting in Zaandam

2) normal opening

Equilibrium

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3) shortcut for slow traffic between the quay and the bridge deck level

4) view from the quayside

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New Aalmarkt Bridge

Client: Local authority of Leiden


Location: Leiden, the Netherlands


Investment: € 800.000

Period: December 2011 / January 2012

Status: Competition design, 2nd prize

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects: Syb van Breda, Maikel Waterdrinker, Sebastiano Pericu

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1) location

2) cross section

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New Aalmarkt Bridge

3) 3D principle of the parapet

4) long section

By moving the southern approach of the new Aalmarkt bridge, the

Waaghoofd quayside area is freed up for use as a public space. This

single intervention creates a multitude of opportunities for more in-

tensive use of the space. The waterscape will be surrounded by mee-

ting places and terraces on all sides.

Just like the current bridge, the new bridge should lie, modest and

slender, amidst this ensemble of elements, so that the user primarily

experiences the surrounding space rather than the object itself. The

new bridge must remain a secondary connection, clamped between

the quaysides and in clear contrast to the other, primary connections

in the area such as the Visbrug and Kippenbrug bridges.

In order for the new Aalmarkt bridge to successfully blend with its

cultural and historical surroundings, we believe that special attention

should be paid to the breadth of the bridge deck, the trans-

parency of the construction and parapets, and the connection

to the banks of the canal. In order to retain the transparent

nature of this important location, the bridge is made as nar-

row as possible. We believe that the new bridge should not

be broader than 5 metres in the middle of the crossing point.

This is an excellent place to integrate seating into the balus-

trades of the bridge.

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University of the Hague

Client: University of the Hague


Location: Delft, the Netherlands

Programme: University


Sustainability: Greencalc score: 257 points, winner of the National Future Energy Award by the Ministry of Environment

Period: 2005 - 2009

Status: Realized

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At the time of its opening, this was the most sustainable educational

building in the Netherlands. It is located on a beautiful corner of

the campus of Delft University of Technology, a strategic location

where leafy Jaffalaan crosses the historic Rotterdamseweg. This is

an eye-catching, attractive building that effortlessly does justice to

its location: open and transparent, comfortable for both students and

staff. The natural light and surrounding views have been exploited

to the maximum. The building is conceived as a system of squares

and routes, allowing for easy connections and many opportunities

for exchange and communication. The building is very compact

in layout, with only three floors and parking on the roof, leading

to minimal land use and leaving space for future extension in the

shape of a fourth wing. Several state of the art innovations have been

incorporated in the building, such as heat and cold storage in the

subsoil acquifer, activated floors and ceilings, as well as a building

control system. These elements gave the building a GreenCalc score

of 257 points at the time of its opening, which is currently the highest

score for any educational building in the Netherlands. The building

is designed to accommodate further optimisation in the future, such

as the installation of wind turbines on the roof and a fuel cell for

the production of electricity. Once installed, these elements would

make the building fully self-supporting in terms of energy use. All

this technology has been integrated into the architecture. The former

monument to individual study has been replaced by a transparent

laboratory full of interaction and inspiration.1) view of the entrance

2) the zoning concept

Low energy, high comfort

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3) a compact volume

4) patios enable daylight

5) a protective and welcoming entrance

6) access ramp for parking on the roof

7) the final result

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study landscape

theory spaces

practice spaces

showroom

circulation area

core + storage + toilet

general

study landscape

theory spaces

practice spaces

showroom

circulation area

core + storage + toilet

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8) ground floor

9) first floor

10) the energy concept

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New Muider Bridge

Client: Province of Noord-Holland


Location: Muiden, the Netherlands

Programme: 2 lanes, pedestrian and cyclist path


Period: July/November 2011


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Maikel Waterdrinker,Jasper Arends, Nicolai Waterdrinker

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Muiden unlocked

In the near future the huge A1 motorway viaduct over the river Vecht

will be replaced by an aquaduct and a modest local traffic bridge.

Town and landscape will be reconnected. The new Muiden bridge has

a double function. The bridge provides passage for ships, cyclists and

cars, fitting seamlessly into the surrounding landscape of river, polder

and historic town. In our view the archetypal arch bridge is a good

model. It is a classic bridge model which has been used throughout

Europe for centuries. Our vision is to create a contemporary yet time-

less bridge, spanning the water with elegant, curves. This approach

maximises the views “through” the bridge and into the surrounding

area. In terms of materials and shape, the new Muiden bridge repre-

sents a twentyfirst century link to the impressive civilian and military

brickwork buildings of Muiden.

1) “Muiden unlocked”

2) the complete makeover

3) maximum visibility through and across the bridge

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4) long section

5) view by night

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Headquarters for a Multinational

Client: confidential


Location: Hoofddorp, the Netherlands

Programme: Office building

Sustainability: Breeam Very Good

Period: August/September 2010

Status: Tender design, cancelled

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Mark Snijder, Riet Defauw,Nicolai Waterdrinker, Maikel Waterdrinker

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of roof area, which can be insulated with an Rc of 10 or higher. The

façade will be largely constructed with triple glazing, resulting in mi-

nimal loss of energy. The design has potential for innovative energy

production, such as solar cells on the south-facing roof. The size of

the building also makes it possible to heat and cool the building as

needed, using a biofuel installation and geothermal storage. The use

of fossil fuels can be completely eliminated. A GreenCalc score of over

300 points, with an EPC of less than 1.0, is easily achievable.

The new world of work focuses on teamwork, communication and the

power of people. There is an emphasis on innovation, transparency

and commitment: open doors and open minds. The design presented

here is for the headquarters of a Dutch multinational company. The

aim was to include everything and everyone under one roof, with op-

timum flexibility, making communication and staff interaction the first

priorities. Of course, the building is sustainable, designed to achieve

a ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating. If needed, floors can be separated into

individually lettable units, without diminishing the building’s functio-

nality for the main user. The layout of the building is deceptively sim-

ple. Three parallel floors, each 16.2 m1 wide, provide ample space for

both people and cars. The central floor area is for transport, daylight

and of course: interaction between people. The chosen layout results

in an extremely efficient floor plan with a ratio between lettable and

gross floor area of 92%. Initially, this building is designed to accom-

modate a single tenant, but it can be adapted to allow one or more

floors to be sublet. If in future the main user chooses to leave the buil-

ding, it can easily be changed into a multi-tenant building. The design

has an extremely compact building shape, with a floor/external skin

area ratio of 1.55 (18,500 m2 GFA / 12,000 m2 façade and roof), which

is about 30% better than a standard design. The groundscraper layout

of the building means that a large part of the building skin consists

New World of Work

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2) the volume

3) parking and entrance

4) staircases and elevators

5) public zone

6) the structure

7) single user

8) small subtenant, 1500 m2

9) large subtenant, 4000m2

10) a multi-tenant layout

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11) view from the Rijnlanderweg

12) Geniedijk and Zuidtoren

13) bird’s eye view over Taurusavenue

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Butterfly Bridge Client: Local authority of Zaanstad


Location: Zaandam, the Netherlands



Period: 2001 – 2003

Status: Realized

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Butterfly Bridge

A light and bright design, connecting the residential areas of Zaan-

dam with the industrial area of the Achtersluispolder. The 150 metre

long steel structure floats across the Zuidervaart canal and the Thor-

beckeweg road with a sequence of supporting arches and clustered

columns, providing an elegant gateway into Zaanstad. The bridge pro-

vides a functional through-route for buses, bikes and pedestrians and

simultaneously creates a beautiful viewing platform over the lands-

cape in general and the Zaanstad marina in particular. The bridge ap-

pears to be tied to the earth, rather than supported. It looks as though

it could fly away at any moment.

1) the entrance of Zaanstad

2) detail of the parapet

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3) front view

4) top view

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Iconic Bridge to Palm Jebel Ali

Client: Nakheel/ Dubai Waterfront Company



Programme: 2 x 4 lanes, prepared for future public transport, pedestrian and cyclist path

Investment: € 70,000,000

Period: 2007 - 2010

Status: Ready to build

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Welcome to the Palm

Palm Jebel Ali and the mainland will be connected by a 450 meter long

cable-stayed bridge. The architectural design of this bridge is charac-

terized by the clear and daring separation between the pylons and

the bridge deck. Despite its massive size the deck appears to hover in

space, elegantly floating in its web of cables. Thanks to its fully free-

standing location, the bridge can be admired from all sides - it will

serve as an icon for Palm Jebel Ali, like its famous peers around the

world such as the Brooklyn bridge, the Golden Gate bridge and the

Firth of Forth bridge.

The design of the Palm Jebel Ali bridge is a classic example of lateral

thinking. The client wished for an absolute icon and indicated that

there was a generous budget available. The design was principally

driven by the wish to improve on the bridge leading to the first Palm

(Palm Jumeira), from which passers-by have almost no contact with

the water. Here everything had to be different. A spectacular profile,

with a panoramic view on all sides, was designed to make entering

Palm Jebel Ali an event in itself. But then, in November 2008 every-

thing changed.

1) an icon for Palm Jebel Ali

2) view from the car

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3) front view

4) vertical section bridge

5) vertical section deck

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ROC van Twente Client: ROC van Twente


Location: Almelo, the Netherlands

Programme: Regional community college


Sustainability: Greencalcscore 210 points

Period: 2001 - 2007

Status: Realized

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The location is defined by the sharp angle between the railway track

and Wierdensestraat, resulting in a complex, but efficient floor plan

layout. The triangular shape is ideal for a central atrium, and the con-

nections to all corners of the building are quick and easy. Despite its

large size (30,000 m2), the building has a comfortable, spacious and

intimate ambiance. The atrium functions as the natural communal

heart of the building. It is the first area reached by users when they

enter the building and provides a meeting place for them. Each of the

three wings of the building can be reached via its own spacious, un-

dulating staircase; the wings are interconnected via skybridges. This

gives the building optimum flexibility, as the way the space is used

can be changed over time. The atrium also makes the building very

energy-efficient, as cooling through the façade surface is minimised.

The classic ‘school yard’ has evolved into a pleasant covered square,

which can be used 365 days per year. Since the opening of the buil-

ding, the atrium has been used for a wide variety of activities, ranging

from conferences and symposia to rock concerts and theatre shows.

1) the concept

2) façade cladding

3) south façade

A groundscraper

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4) the covered atrium

5) truly multifunctional space!

6) first floor plan

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Hobbema Bridge Client: Local authority of Zoetermeer

Assignment: Total design and engineering

Location: Zoetermeer, the Netherlands



Sustainability: Fully recyclable materials, produces 3 times the amount of energy needed

Period: 2009 - 2014

Status: Ongoing, realization 2013

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Mark Snijder, Nicolai Waterdrinker, Maikel Waterdrinker

1) connection and routing

2) intertwining with the landscape

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The primary goal of this assignment is to bridge the space between

two parks. In this respect the bridge can be compared with a wildlife

corridor. It is important to connect four routes and to cross the road

and railway track in an attractive way. Our prime inspiration being the

landscape, we searched for a bridge design that would complement

this, rather than making a spectacular statement or creating a dra-

matic suspension structure. For centuries, one of the most distinctive

aspects of road and canal connections within and through the Dutch

landscape, has been the combination of clear lines with basic protecti-

on against wind, rain and sun. A sparsely protected space, marked out

by thin trees, providing a place from which to observe the landscape.

The churches and farms of landscape painter Meindert Hobbema are

augmented by railways and cars to form a 21st century tableau. The

dominant straight line of the polder axis connecting Delft with the

‘green heart’ of central Holland is softened by the meandering line

between the dunes and Midden Delfland. Together they merge to form

an elegant crossing with rotational symmetry, giving the user a filte-

red view over the surrounding landscape, whilst providing the bridge

with its own dynamic.

Hobbema 2.0

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Rijnsburger Bridge






Period: 1998 - 2001

Status: Realized

Timeless

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As with its predecessor, the design of the new Rijnsburger bridge is

notable for its modesty. It is a calm and subtle intervention in the ur-

ban fabric of the old city centre. The bridge is widened to accommo-

date more traffic, enhancing its character. The bridge is accessible on

all sides via the sine-like shape of the land abutments and the bridge

deck. At the same time, this shape also softens the impact of the great-

ly enlarged volume. On the south side of the bridge, a wider pavement

is created to accommodate the large number of pedestrians going to

and from the station. On the north side of the bridge, the balustrade

develops gradually into a bench, to reveal a space for those who are

not just passing through.

The construction of the bridge was a celebration of craftsmanship.

The three-dimensionally curving brickwork was made with great

care. New guides were positioned layer by layer, creating a specta-

cular molten brickwork effect, which will endure for many years to

come. The parapet/seating element was also made in a special way.

The three-dimensional shape was impossible to draw, so the parapet

was built on-site, using individual steel elements which were fixed in

temporarily. These elements were then dismantled and brought to the

workshop for high quality finishing. The finished design has created a

new special meeting place for people in the city.

1) top view

2) the natural curving balustrade

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Education Faculty of HAN

Client: Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen


Location: Nijmegen, the Netherlands

Programme: University


Sustainability: Greencalc score, 700 points

Period: 2010


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Nicolai Waterdrinker,Mark Snijder, Maikel WaterdrinkerIn collaboration with de Architekten Cie

12.5 levels 3 levels

50 m35 m

50 m

2 3 4 2 levels

7 levels5 levels

new alignment

Form follows setting

1) program volume

2) voids provide light and air

3) location restrictions raise the building

4) displacement of the volume

5) orientation to the sun

6) living north facade, green face to the neighbors

7) solar energy-producing south facade

we have given special attention to the interior climate. The education

spaces are mostly north oriented, around a atrium enriched with plants

and water. this space is the drawing room for the whole community

of the Faculty, from where all corners of the building can be quickly

reached. this too is a form of sustainability.This design defines a new standard in the design of sustainable

buildings for education, with a Greencalc score estimated at 700

points. The building fits well in its surroundings, bridging the scale

gap between the villa’s to the north and the large education and

research buildings to the south and west.

The result is a welcoming and iconic building, comfortably placed in

a spacious green environment. The 530 parking places and similarly

capacitated bicycle storage have been placed underground. The

sustainable measures form an integral part of the architectural design

and are clearly visible: the energy producing south facade, where

thousands of pv cells are oriented towards the sun. The energy saving

north facade wmostly built up of a living outer layer. Thanks to the PV

cells and an Bio Mass installation, the building is fully CO2 neutral,

fossil fuel is not needed anymore.

For us the essential qualities of the building are a comfortable

environment for its many users in an attractive house. That is why

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classroomsgeneral

classrooms

coffee corner

learning landscape

learning landscape

void corridor

8) first floor

9) second floor

10) third floor

terras

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luxury

conference room

flex workspace

workplaces tutors

meeting room

coffee corner coffee corner

technical space

breakout

11) fourth floor

12) fifth floor

13) sixth floor

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14) solar energy production on the south facade

15) cross-sectional view of the atrium

16) living north facade

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New Vollenhover Bridge

Client: Province of Flevoland


Location: Vollenhove, the Netherlands



Period: November 2010


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Maikel Waterdrinker, Riet Defauw, Mark Snijder, Nicolai Waterdrinker

Open Sesame!

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The current Vollenhover canal bridge has been in use since 1941. At

that time, both road and canal use were on a different scale than to-

day. Road traffic, and especially cycle traffic, has increased dramati-

cally, but still has to be squeezed through the narrow passage of the

bridge. This causes delays and is dangerous for cyclists and pedes-

trians. In the new set-up, cars will be separated from slower traffic.

The use of the canal itself has also changed significantly. It is prac-

tically impossible for the superyachts which are built at the nearby

Huisman shipyard to pass through. A larger and faster opening me-

chanism is needed. We are fascinated by the double visual meaning

of this bridge: on the one hand it serves as a permanent connection

between two shores and a continuous passage for pleasure boats. Ho-

wever, it is also a through-route for occasional large cargoes, which

need completely open access. The bridge is a gateway in two directi-

ons, between old and new land, city and shipyard. Finally, the bridge

is also an important landmark in an open area, visible from all sides,

especially now that the bridge will be so much bigger than its prede-

cessor. Within this set of considerations, we sought to maximise the

contrast between open and closed. When closed it is impossible to

comprehend how the bridge opens; the permanent nature of the con-

nection is emphasized. The superstructure has a powerful and distinc-

tive profile, both nearby and also seen from further afield. A floating,

elegantly shaped steel beam is suspended imposingly above the road

and the water.

1) the bridge and its setting

2) the concept

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4) new bridge closed

5) new bridge open

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8 Rembrandt Park Bridges

Client: Stadsdeel Slotervaart/Overtoomseveld


Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands


Investment: € 820,000

Period: 1998 - 2000

Status: Realized

In the Park of the Master

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These eight bridges, for bicycles and pedestrians, are designed to

replace their worn out wooden predecessors. They are light and

elegant, as a modern interpretation of the typical 19th century park

bridge. A CorTen steel bridge deck is embraced by balustrades made

from steel and structural glass. The balustrades are made from curved

and laminated glass panels which are connected to the bridge deck

with stainless steel clips. The stainless steel handrail complements

the glass panels above the deck like a frame, whilst underneath the

bridge the glass hangs free to allow the flow of rainwater.

The bridges received an honourable mention at the 2008 Dutch

National Steel Building awards.

1)elegance and transparency embedded in the natural environment

2) high tech materials, 100% recyclable

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Bergse Zonnebloem

Client: BAM Rotterdam


Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Programme: Elementary school


Sustainability: Full renovation and restauration, preserving the monumental character

Period: june/july 2011

Status: Tender design

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Nicolai Waterdrinker,Maikel Waterdrinker

Yellow submarine

mezzanine and

auditorium balcony

stage and

auditorium floor

classrooms

4 new classrooms

staff room

staff room

recreation space

new sanitary

new sanitary

new kitchen

general workspace

general workspace

general workspace

new escapes

new technical space

access to schoolyardentrance

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The Bergse Zonnebloem school building is an unassuming monument,

with many distinctive details, which is sorely in need of a good

overhaul. Our primary aim is to achieve the necessary expansion

with respect for the existing architecture, so that the character of

the building is retained. We therefore propose to respect the most

important features of this special garden-suburb building: the set-

back building line and the corner detail. The four extra classrooms

required will be housed in an extra storey on top of the building,

beneath a barrel-shaped “roof”. This simple shape is distinct from

the original architecture, yet still complements it. There are already

curved architectonic elements in many parts of the current building.

Old and new reinforce one another. We believe that the vibrantly-

coloured, arched shape connects well with the imagination-filled

world of primary school children. The Bergse Zonnebloem school is

given a new, sun-filled lease of life.

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2) first floor

3) ground floor

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5) concept cross section

Overeindse bridge (1934)

will be replaced in 2014 under the KARGO program

of Rijkswaterstaat. The new bridge will have the

same profile as the current bridge

Heemsteedse bridge (1977)

is a prefab concrete replacement of the original

wooden military bridge. This bridge is maintained,

but needs to be refurbished

Plofsluis (1940)

was meant to block the canal in case of enemy

advance over the water

Plofsluis bridge (2014?)

Ramp and bridge are incorporated into the landscape

and will provide a rapid cycling route between

Houten and Nieuwegein, with a unique view

Ramp in Laagraven Oost (2014?)

carefully folded in the landscape, a comfortable route

with stunning views of the open countryside

Field of fire (since 1815)

National military monument “de Nieuwe

Hollandse Waterlinie”

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Plofsluis Bridge Client: Local authority of Nieuwegein


Location: Nieuwegein, the Netherlands



Period: July/Oktober 2012


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects: Syb van Breda, Maikel Waterdrinker,Nicolai Waterdrinker, Ruud Burger,Elke den Burger, Tom den Weijer

Plofsluis Bridge

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The leading principle in this challenge is the embedding of a new

large bridge in the existing ensemble of structural works: National

Monument Plofsluis, Heemsteedse- and Overeindse bridge. For us a

robust, efficient and humble arch bridge is the perfect addition. It is a

well known bridge type in the Dutch landscape. The sturdy concrete

Plofsluis will be flanked by curved steel bridges on either side. The

new bridge has a much larger span than the Overeindse bridge (twice

as long), risking a dominant profile. That is why we have designed it

as a low arch, with a powerful and transparent truss. The top of the

new bridge has the same height as Overeindse bridge, resulting in a

well balanced and quiet ensemble. The new bridge is designed with

a simple, symmetrical profile. The trusses provide a unique free view

over the water, whilst concurrently there is a certain visual protection

within the mighty structure. The elegant and logic structure of the

three dimensional truss is apprehensible in one glance.

1) concept

2) view of bridge

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3) elevation of main span

4) plan of main span

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Bastion De Valk Client: Syb van Breda & Co, architects



Programme: Housing, retail & parking

Period: 2010

Status: Sketch design

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Nicolai Waterdrinker

Bastion De Valk

Leiden has international stature as a historical and academic centre,

with a rich palette of beautiful canals, cityscapes and museums. But

the city has also always been an important transport node. In 2010,

the picture is different, Leiden is certainly easy to reach by train, but

has a chronic shortage of good parking. The town council is planning

to do something about this. 1 000 new parking spaces, new large retail

space and homes are planned in or near downtown. Syb van Breda

& Co made a proposal for one of the potential locations: bulwark “de

Valk”. Our scheme replaces the current messy area into a focal point

of urban activity. We propose to change the current tarmac into an

undulating park, part of the Green Singel Route, with a wonderful

orientation to the Singel and the inner-city skyline. Windmill de Valk,

the most visited museum in Leiden, is suddenly in the middle of a

park, rather then in the middle of a car park. Wrapped in the folds of

the park is a parking garage with space for 600 cars, 7,000 m2 retail

area in large units and homes. Obviously, the 3 October fair can still

take place once a year, on top of the roof.

1) view from apartment

2) view from the Lammermarkt street

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Julius Caesar Bridge



Location: Leiden, the Netherlands Programme: Pedestrian and cyclist path


Period: 2000 - 2006

Status: Realized

Julius Caesar Bridge

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The Julius Caesar is a bridge of many contradictions: between a tree-

lined canal and a high tech steel and glass structure, between the

necessary heavy infrastructure for passing ships and the light bridge

deck for slower traffic hovering above, between the straight lines of

the canal and the curves of the parapet and the deck, between its ap-

parent solidity in the closed situation and its fragmentation whilst

open, between complexity and simplicity. In short, a bridge that lives

up to its name.

The bridge has a classic movement mechanism in the form of a coun-

terweight. However, this is concealed in very refined way (in the mas-

sive abutment on the eastern side). At first glance it seems that the

bridge cannot be opened at all. When it opens to allow a ship to pass

through, the apparently solid deck suddenly falls apart in fragmen-

tation. But usually the deck is connected, underlining the strong link

between Roomburg and the city centre of Leiden.

1) open

2) closed

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3) glass balustrade curving in a natural way

4) floating over the technical necessities

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Town Hall de Paauw

Client: local authority of Wassenaar


Location: Wassenaar, the Netherlands

Programme: Monumental building, town hall Sustainability: Full renovation and restauration, preserving the monumental character

Period: 2012 - 2014

Status: Concept design

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Nicolai Waterdrinker,Riet Defauw, Jasper Arends, Maikel Waterdrinker, Marjolein van den Elst

A total makeover

In assignment of Mayor and Aldermen of Wassenaar we have made

the design and planning for a thorough renovation and restauration

of this monumental building in bad shape.

The Paauw is a grade 1 listed National Monument, with a wealth

of historic details and high quality materials and architectural

finishing. First of all the building is in desprate need of restauration

and reconstruction. Next to this surgical operations in the use of the

building and surrounding grounds would be welcome. The main

goal is to prepare the Paauw for the necessities of the twentyfirst

century, whilst maintaining the monumental quality. The scheme

also comprises of measures in reduction of energy use resulting in

lower operating costs. In most ultilitarian buildings such measures

are difficult to realise, as the return on investment takes too long to

be economically viable. In this case, where the building will still be

in use for public functions in a hundred years from now, a return on

investment horizon of some twenty years is acceptable. our children

will be grateful.

1) cross-section existing situation

2) cross-section new situation

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3) sectional view of elevator

4) council hall

5) entrance canopy

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Voldijk Bridge Client: Wallaard Noordeloos BV, BSB Staalbouw


Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands



Period: October/December 2011

Statu: Tender design

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects: Syb van Breda, Maikel Waterdrinker,Jasper Arends, Nicolai Waterdrinker

Voldijk Bridge

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Our greatest inspiration for this design was a modest, restrained and

functional appearance. When crossing, the cyclist slowly leaves the

usual path through the landscape, to temporarily hover above it. The

first part of the journey is still on terra firma, on a gently climbing slo-

pe with water on all sides; then, still connected to the land, comes the

transition to the bridge approach, with its sloping concrete contours

and the beginning of the transparent balustrades; finally, the great

leap over the water through the light, arched structure.

In terms of both colour and texture, our design closely reflects this

beautiful architectural route. Our vision includes pleasantly wide em-

bankments, with gentle inclines. The balustrades then introduce the

beginning of the actual bridge. A visually restrained, safe and very

transparent, anthracite-coloured railing fence closely follows the slim

contours of the deck. It also acts as a natural separation between the

relatively heavy, but simultaneously elegant, clean concrete substruc-

ture and the light, articulated steel superstructure. As the arches and

deck of the main bridge span are mainly seen against a background

of sky and water, we suggest that they should be coloured light blue,

to further emphasise the lightness and slenderness of the structure.

1) the horizontal alignment according to the specifications

2) the horizontal alignment in our design

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AA100

9719 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9719

67438 (van pijler tot pijler)

5052 (oever - pijler) 56420 (netto tussen oevers) 5017 (oever - pijler)

66488 (netto tussen pijlers)

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Algemene opmerkingen:

1 Niet meten van tekening

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3) plan of main span

4) long section

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Bicycle Tunnel den Deijl

Client: Local Authority of Wassenaar


Location: Wassenaar, the Netherlands



Period: 2011 - 2012

Status: Realized

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects: Syb van Breda, Jasper Arends

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1) fragment of the wall

2) façade outer curve

3) façade inner curve

Bicycle Tunnel den Deijl

The den Deijl bicycle tunnel links the eastern and western halves of

Wassenaar, on either side of the A44 motorway. Commissioned by the

local authority of Wassenaar, we created a design for two works of

art to line both walls of the tunnel. One side depicts a photographic

panorama of the coast of Wassenaar, while the other side

shows a dune landscape. Both pieces are several hundred

metres long and are made from 1.2 million mosaic tiles, in 71

different colours.

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Route 071 Client: Syb van Breda & Co, architects



Programme: Masterplan of peripheral road


Period: 2009 - 2017


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Ruud Burger, Elke den Burger, Jasper Arends

Route 071

Route 071 is a revolutionary solution for the mobility challenges of

the entire area with telephone code 071, hence the name. This design

connects the region, respects the landscape, relieves the traffic

pressure in the local communities, provides much better opportunities

for public transport and is efficient and affordable. In the near future

Route 071 will connect the urban areas of Leiden and Leiderdorp on

either side of the river Oude Rijn. Finally this centuries old barrier will

be bridged. The design of Route 071 offers an integrated solution to

the challenges of its three main stakeholders: the local authorities of

Leiden and Leiderdorp and the Province of Zuid Holland.

1) concept Route 071

2) view from the Hoge Rijndijk

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Hoge Rijndijk

bridge over river the Zijl

connection to the N11?

3), 4) Spanjaard bridge

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Wolfert PRO Client: BAM Rotterdam



Programme: Vocational school

Period: June/july 2011



Wolfert PRO

A robust, compact building with a fresh, modern charm – built in an

industrial way, with a functional and flexible layout. The compact

shape fits well within the desired urban location, as a link in a chain

of individual “images”. The school has an attractive, direct connection

with the “front garden” of the neighbouring town hall, which resembles

a stately home. The slightly arched roof is our response to the slightly

curved shape of the office wing of the town hall. We suggest that the

building should be surrounded with greenery and water, giving it an

independent character in relation to the neighbouring homes.

The broad range of programmes - Food & Health, Business &

Administration and Design, Theatre & Support - ensure that the

Wolfert PRO school has a strong profile, doing justice to the idea of a

broad range of school leavers. The learning areas at Wolfert PRO are

located around the central role which the theatre will play within the

school. The theatre acts as a central reference point for all the learning

areas, giving them additional meaning. Practical training areas, such

as the professional catering kitchen complete with restaurant and

the theatre, act as learning environments during school hours and as

social/cultural areas for both pupils and local residents, during and

outside school hours.

1) the Wolfert PRO school in its setting

2) bird’s eye view

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3) functions diagram

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Helderse Bridge Client: Local authority of Alkmaar


Location: Alkmaar, the Netherlands



Period: July 2012

Status: Ongoing, realization 2014

Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects: Syb van Breda, Maikel Waterdrinker, Jasper Arends, Nicolai Waterdrinker, Ruud Burger

Less is more

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Less is more

1) extremely slim bridge deck, all elements on the deck are collected in the

centre, unrestricted views all around

2) cyclists and pedestrians separated by the spine

The local authority of Alkmaar set clear guidelines for the design of

the new bridge across the Noord-Holland canal: just like the other

bridges in the town, this one should have its own individual character.

At the same time, the new bridge needed to fit modestly into its

surroundings, with a simple shape. The new bridge should form a

functional whole with the railway bridge, but its shape should clearly

distinguish it from the railway bridge.

We achieved the desired modesty and visual simplicity by using

a minimalist shape. Our design is characterised by a strong line in

the middle of the deck: the spine. This is a torsion-proof beam which

gives the bridge its strength. The beam projects 40cm above the deck,

which means that people can pause and sit on it for a brief moment.

In addition, it provides a safe way to separate cyclists and pedestrians.

All the necessary functional elements on the deck, such as barriers,

cameras and lighting, are integrated into the spine, creating a tranquil

view towards and around the bridge. The tapered edges and the

position of the main beam above deck make the profile of the bridge

appear extremely slim. The operating mechanism is positioned

below the deck, which gives the closed bridge a very serene, elegant

appearance.

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Wolfert Dalton Client: BAM Rotterdam



Programme: Secondary school

Period: June/july 2011



Wolfert Dalton

This location offers a unique opportunity to link the special secondary

school and the Rijndam rehabilitation centre with the mainstream

Wolfert Dalton Hillegersberg secondary school (the current user of the

“pavilion school”). Integrating both facilities under the motto “special

where needed, mainstream where possible” is the great dream of

Rotterdam’s municipal Youth, Education and Community department.

The architectural assignment is a combination of renovating the

existing buildings and creating a new facility for special secondary

education, as well as two sports halls. In our view, the key to this

assignment lies in a good balance between retaining the distinctive

group of post-war buildings with their green, transparent and small-

scale character, and the metamorphosis to a flexible, closely-clustered

and efficient new education complex.

We propose that the renovation of the current building and the new

building for the special secondary school and the sports halls should

be integrated, creating a much more efficient complex with far better

opportunities for interaction and multifunctionality. We propose to

“double” three of the four pavilions, by adding new teaching space

on the corridor side of the existing pavilion. Three “glasshouses”

will also be constructed between the pavilions. This results in a very

flexible and multifunctional building, which can be used in all kinds

of different ways. The floor space of the total area is increased by a

generous 2000m2. The total outer shell of the new building is much

smaller in relation to the floor space than is currently the case, leading

to to much better energy management.

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Transfer A12 Client: Ballast Nedam, Van Oord


Location: Gouda, the Netherlands

Programme: Redevelopment of highway

Period: 2012


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Jasper Arends, Tom de Weijer, Nicolai Waterdrinker

Transfer A12

This is an area where a multitude of landscapes (polder, city, river,

future parks and big infrastructure) is mixed with several crossing

water-, rail and motorways. In this complex palette we have searched

for a clear, individual image for the parallel structure to the existing

backbone A12 motorway. The connection to the Motorway proper have

been designed as “green blue entries”. Parklike polder worlds with

meadows, water retention and extensive ecological wetlands mark the

beginning and end of the parallel structure. The structural works will be

designed using a “toolbox” of finishing materials, colours and objects

such as noise barriers, parapets and the like. Thus the seemingly

fragmented and diverse landscape setting is forged together by the

instantly recognisable image of the structural works themselves. The

view of the surrounding countryside is optimal thanks to minimally

detailed railings and noise barriers. The viaducts are relatively simple.

The underpass under the A12 is designed as a green-blue interior in a

contemporary landscape. The movable bridge over the Gouwe with a

height of seven meters is by far the most visible of all. That is why we

have opted here for minimal visual obstruction. Slender columns and

the omission of a bascule basement provide sweeping views of the

rural and urban environment.

Utrecht - A12

Gouda - N207

Rotterdam - A20

Den Haag - A12

Waddinxveen - N454

N456

opritZevenhuizen - N456

Gouda

Alphen a/d Rijn

Den Haag

Alphen a.d. Rijn

Rottterdam

Rotterdam

opritZevenhuizen - N453

Waddinxveen - N453

Alphen a/d Rijn - N207

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industrie

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groen- blauwe entree

toekomstige woonwijk Triangel

snelweg

spoorlijn (met toekomstig station)

parallelstructuur

provinciale weg

toekomstige weg

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Rotterdam - A20 Den Haag Zuidelijke dwarswegDen Haag - A12

A. a/d Rijn Waddinxveen - N454

A. a/d Rijn - Gouwe

A. a/d Rijn N207 Winterdijk Utrecht - A12

Gouda - A20 Gouda Zuidelijke dwarsweg Gouda Rotterdam - A20 Gouda - N454

Gouda - Gouwe

WinterdijkGouda - N207

groen - blauwe entree groene verbinding doorstedelijk gebied

groen - blauwe entreeroute doorlandelijk gebied

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Vijfde tochtweg

hagen in groene berm langs gehele route

kunstwerken als reeks:gelijke railingen en rand-elementen

groen-blauwe entreeparallelstructuur

groen-blauwe entreeparallelstructuur

geluidsschermopgenomen in haag

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een continue groene loper,onderbroken door een reekskunstwerken.

Een reeks straatmeubilair inhet midden zorgt voor visuele eenheid.

22) landscape concept

3) landscape profiles

N.A.P.

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spoorDen Haag - Gouda

verlichting & bewegwijzering middenberm

N.A.P.

transparant geluidsscherm

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slanke kolom ten behoevevan transparantie

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N.A.P.

Doorsnede DD

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gevelversieringtunnel

groenemiddenberm

N.A.P.

geluidsschermopgenomen

in haag

verlichting & bewegwijzeringmiddenberm

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rij bomen

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hagen in groene berm langs gehele route

N.A.P.

slagbomen inmiddenberm

constructie val in middenberm

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transparantgeluidsscherm

machinekamer ophaalbrugopgenomen in 2 compacte ruimten onder het dek

Gouweaquaduct

N.A.P.

wandversieringtunnel

Doorsnede CC

verlichting inmiddenstrook A12

N.A.P.

verlichting &bewegwijzering

middenbermhagen in groene berm

langs gehele routerij bomen

Doorsnede HH

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Breitnerstraat 90-96

Client: Albeda college, BAM Rotterdam



Programme: Monumental building, mix-used

Period: 2012 - 2014


Project team Syb van Breda & Co, architects:Syb van Breda, Nicolai waterdrinker,Elke den Burger

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Breitnerstraat 90-96

The former Nunnery cum girls’ school is currently in use an education

facility for Albeda college. At request of BAM Rotterdam, we have

prepared a concept for a total make over of the building. Starting

points are the facts that Albeda wishes to leave the building and the

monumental character of the building has to be respected. We have

investigated a new use of the building with a mix of hotel, wellness,

restaurants and residential functions. Despite the complex structure of

the building with many different floor heights and complex stairwells,

the overall layout is remarkably versatile in potential for use and

efficiency. By and large our concept is a horizontal stack of functions:

apartments along Mathenesserlaan, a restaurant in the former chapel

and a hotel, cum short stay apartments along Breitnerstraat.

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5)the monumental chapel, suitable for catering

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8) three-dimensional view of the overall layout

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0129berging6,3 m2

0126ingang3,5 m2

01285,4 m2

0119restaurant72,4 m2

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0101gang/trappenhuis10,7 m2

0152gang3,6 m2

gas0,9 m2

0150berging2,3 m2

berging2,8 m2

gang9,4 m2

0154toilet3,6 m2

gang8,8 m2

0134technische ruimte10,4 m2

0133trap3,4 m2

0146berging2 m2

kast0,8 m2

gang3,5 m2

gang6,7 m2

0148trappenhuis8,7 m2

wc2,9 m2

0120ahal5,7 m2

0120spoelkeuken22,7 m2

heren toilet14 m2

dames toilet 10,3 m2

gymzaal168 m2

berging2,8 m2

toilet2,8 m2

douche2,1 m2

toilet2,1 m2

toilet2,1 m2

douche2,1 m2

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0107trap4,3 m2

0124berging22,3 m2

0151team voeding42,1 m2

team voeding18,3 m2

0156spreekkamertrajectbureau9,5 m2

0158kantoortrajectbureau4,6 m2



0118leskeuken79 m2

0117 - 0116leskeuken79 m2

0121receptie22,9 m2 0122

receptiebalie12,3 m2

0106kantoorlocatiebeheerder30 m2

0108kleedkamervoeding8,4 m2

0109kleedkamervoeding8,4 m2

0110bergkastvoeding15 m2

0111kleedruimtevoeding19 m2

bergingvoeding16 m2

0102douchevoeding17,5 m2

0143leslokaaltheorie voeding50 m2

0157entree14,5 m2

kantine212 m2

0105leslokaaltheorie voeding45,6 m2

0161trappenhuis8,1 m2

0141trap3,8 m2

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Reference: Brasserie Harkema in Amsterdam. Like the Breitnerstraat location this is

a listed building with a closed character, hidden behind a bustling catering world. A

modest modern surgery in the exterior is all that is visible from outside

reference: roof terrace

reference: apartment in a beautiful roofspace

fourth floor

third floor

second floor

first floor

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Masterplan Palm Deira Transport

Client: Nakheel and Roads & Transport Authority



Programme: Transport master plan for high ways, transit lines, ferry lines and mutli modal hubs

Investment: € 20.000.000.000

Period: 2007 - 2008

Status: Tender design 1st prize

1. palm deira w

2. palm deira ea

3. northern link

4. lagoons / cor

5. downtown lo

6. palm deira tr

7. tramway typ

8. fast ferry con

9. potential link

10. second entra

11. multi modal

12. multi modal

1. palm deira west corridor / maritime causeway

2. palm deira east corridor / tunnel

3. northern link

4. lagoons / corniche tunnel - radial link

5. downtown loop

6. palm deira trunk en maritime line

7. tramway type transits

8. fast ferry connections

9. potential link to the world

10. second entrance dmc

11. multi modal hubs

12. multi modal hub ‘the eye of dubai’

Out & About in Palm Deira

1) Scale comparison Amsterdam versus Palm Deira

This prize winning concept is about a metropolis to live in, a transport

oriented development that gives the public space of the city back to its

inhabitants, rather than just the cars of its inhabitants. It consists of a

well balanced mix of strategic highways, water transport and transit

lines. Palm Deira is a project with incredible challenges: integrating

the needs of economic viability and spatial quality, keeping up with

the fame and expectations of the previous projects, using the lever-

age of its magnitude to enhance the quality of the existing urban

core. In 2020 1.2 million inhabitants will live in Palm Deira that is

about as many as live in the whole of Dubai at the moment. This is a

masterplan for the long term, the impact of the worldwide crisis in

2008 and 2009 have resulted in shelving of this project for probably

many years.

1 Palm DeiraAmsterdam

2

2)Palm Deira is the last link in the chain of spectacular plans for the coast of Dubai

June 2013

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