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29/07/2024

Step into Suite 148, crafted as backdrop to ’s work, the force behind the world’s first sustainable couture label.
 
Playing with different shades of white, the suite features a custom-designed sculptural bed that can also serve as a pedestal and container for Ronald’s design pieces during special occasions. Moreover, guests can contemplate the artwork produced by him above the bed, created using leftover materials from fashion in line with his sustainable ethos.
 
A second room functions as Ronald’s own creative nest and features a collage wall showcasing his haute couture portfolio through photographs and sketches. The iconic atelier table was conceived as an upcycled piece, combining a plain white top resting on four second-hand elements, including two vintage cabinets, a leg from an antique table, and a mirrored pillar.

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23/07/2024

We love an excuse to get together and celebrate, and our Summer Session was the perfect opportunity for all of us at to reflect on the past months, toast to our achievements, and tour some of our exciting projects. Here’s to many more inspiring conversations and memorable moments together ☀️🥂
 

25/06/2024

Exactly five years ago, we set out to challenge the norms and redefine real estate development, aiming for a model where social, financial, and environmental return reinforce each other, which we called Impact Development.

Today, we are proud to announce the next phase for our first Impact Development project – . On June 19th, the signing of the purchasing contract with the selling party, Crailo, and our future neighbour, de Alliantie Ontwikkeling, was celebrated on-site, marking the start of the construction phase.

Lucas Mol founded in Laren 5 years ago to create a temporary space that inspires sustainable living and circular economy practices. With the acquisition of the former military school ‘De Spiegelhorst’ in Buurtschap Crailo in Bussum, approved funding, granted permits, and dedicated builders, we are ready to start the ex*****on phase of the permanent De 𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑢𝑤𝑒 Groene Afslag. This circular icon will be a blended-use space for meeting, dining, sleeping, working, and learning.

Backed by and a team of impact financiers, and under the leadership of impact developer , this 80’s concrete mastodon will be renovated by main contractor , together with installation partners , and . We are thrilled to have them on board!

We believe this will kickstart a whole new way of developing real estate, based on a triple bottom line (people - planet - profit).

Impact Development is based on a robust framework with four pillars:

🌐 A visionary client
🏛️ Good governance (steward-ownership)
🔄 Triple Bottom Line
🤝 Success for all

Congratulations to the design and contracting teams: , Studio Max Mol, .architects, , Ingenieursburo Linssen, , ERAS Bouwkosten, STUDIO R, , , , and our colleagues Sven Butteling and Thif Tahtah, in making this important step from theory into practice. Stay tuned for more updates!

11/06/2024

“Working with was one of our most precious experiences. Nothing was off limits; they made our dream come true.”

Sensuous and energetic, Suite 252 at , co-designed with artist duo and , known as , celebrates women and diversity ❤️

Passionately inspired by Grace Jones, an undisputed icon of self-love, Sisters Janssen envisioned a space that dares to break rules, aiming to inspire and connect through art, promoting inclusivity and self-expression. brought this vision to life.

Entering the playful dimension of Suite 252, guests are invited through a radiant purple tunnel, seen as a visual representation of the inner world, where creativity and imagination are celebrated. This space, called “Mirror of the Soul,” creates a moment for reflection, while a variety of handcrafted artworks invite guests to explore and embrace their own identities and expressions.

But the beating core of the suite is the hybrid living and bedroom, the “Playground of Expressions,” designed with a combination of pulsating red tones, voluptuous shapes, and soft textures from floor to ceiling, evoking the safety and comfort of the womb. Glossy objects and eclectic art pieces exude a potent feminine energy aligned with the Sisters’ distinctive approach, fuelling artistic endeavours, and igniting passion.

We are thrilled about the success of this collaboration and are delighted to see and Suite 252 being featured by prestigious publications such as . We can’t wait to see what’s next 🚀

Credits: Photography Sisters Janssen Make-up Ziarah’s dress Photography suite

29/05/2024

At , we understand that successful collaborations are at the heart of every great project, and the new office space for , the online visibility management and content marketing SaaS platform, is a prime example. Working closely with the leader in digital marketing solutions, we delved into their vision to create a workplace that is functional, yet inspires creativity, productivity, and prioritises sustainability 🌍♻️

Located in the Atrium building in Amsterdam Zuid, and spanning two floors, the 1,200-square-metre office was completed in a remarkable timeframe of just five months, from concept to delivery. Successfully managing the high-pressure timeframe and workflow highlighted our team’s dedication to continuous collaboration.

With a primary focus on enhancing functionality, we created two distinct floors to cater to diverse activities. The lower floor encourages social interaction, with inviting lounge areas, versatile multifunctional spaces, and informal meeting rooms. Meanwhile, the upper floor features a series of dynamic hubs designed to facilitate efficient teamwork.

In partnership with .circular.design, we repurposed and upcycled furniture from various sources, implementing an environmentally responsible and circular approach to the design.

We couldn’t be happier with the results and we hope that the Semrush team love their new home 💖

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13/05/2024

developed ‘t Huys for in collaboration with some of The Netherlands’ greatest creative talents. The 14 landmark suites bring Amsterdam’s icons of art and style under one roof to celebrate culture and craftmanship, while introducing a new luxury hospitality concept to the Dutch capital 🏨✨

‘t Huys serves as a hub for creative entrepreneurs. It’s not just a place to stay; it’s a destination where brand stories come to life, and culture and rituals are celebrated.

From the to couturier and design house and family business , each suite embodies our commitment to pushing boundaries in design with the distinct vision of each of the ‘t Huys partners. The result is an immersive experience in which guests are now welcome to step into the worlds of art, film, design, and fashion.

Our blended lifestyle approach, reinforced by the hospitality experience of De L’Europe Amsterdam, sees each suite transform throughout the day to encompass a wide range of activities spanning business, performances, philanthropy, and multidisciplinary events.

Embracing a ‘jam session’ collaborative spirit, diverse talents are contributing with their expertise and ideas, nurturing a dynamic community of like-minded individuals, reflective of Amsterdam’s ever-evolving cultural scene, and we could not be happier with the result.



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01/11/2023

We're proud to share that DB55's pop-up chef, Yacinth Pos, has been featured by De Westkrant.

Yacinth is more than a chef; she’s a culinary storyteller, and her dinners are sensorial experiences in which art converges with beautifully curated menus and unexpected settings.

In the article, Yacinth discusses the medicinal effects of plants, the women behind this knowledge, and how much edible nature can be found right at our doorstep.

Read the full article (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/eGUE-VnH

Curious? Reserve your seat for Yacinth’s upcoming series of experiential dinners, 'Elixirs of Cosmic Consciousness', hosted at DB55: https://lnkd.in/eF_gxuw5

Special thanks to Patricia Jacob and De Westkrant for the feature🙌

Tijdens het event ‘Elixirs of Cosmic Consciousness’ wil Yacinth Pos gasten laten dineren met planten in en om de Danzigerbocht. Ze vertelt over hun medicinale werking en de vrouwen achter deze kennis. “Het moet een zintuigelijke ervaring worden.” Bij de viergangendiners die Yacinth Pos in no...

17/02/2023

Transforming offices into vibrant spaces for art, culture, and social initiatives can activate a complete building, strengthen social cohesion and improve our cities. Turning our workspace into a stage for a classical Valentine's concert and dinner is just one of the many possibilities to enrich unused square metres of office space with other functionalities.

17/02/2023

17/02/2023

Icaro Hotel
by MoDus Architects
https://bit.ly/3oy1GDa

14/02/2023

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03/02/2023

Dive into a world of light and imagination as we celebrate the grand opening of Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund. We are incredibly proud of our design & build team, who have created their second major digital art centre for Culturespaces from Paris. For this international collaboration with SHA Scheffler Helbich Architekten GmbH, we entirely transformed a former puddling and rolling mill into a digital arts centre. Join us in experiencing the past, present and future, all in one magnificent space.

26/01/2023

We are happy to announce that we have launched a spin-off called Usepace. Usepace combines our knowhow on design, legal and financial fields and will focus on better use of space. Together with the talented Mare Santema, we are ready to change the way we use our buildings. Time is the new space.

05/01/2023

New year, new purpose! This year the iconic Zandkasteel opens its doors to the public for the first time. We’re proud to have collaborated on the transformation of a former private bank building, co-designing it into new workspaces, meeting rooms, canteens, bars and other public spaces open for art exhibitions, music and theatre.

31/12/2022

The clock is ticking towards the end of the year and we are counting down to more festivities... Here we go again! Happy New Year from all of us! 🥂✨

23/12/2022

For our Christmas dinner, we travelled back in time and made our 20s roar just as much as a century ago. We hope your holidays are filled with just as much cheer and that your New Year is just as transformative!

19/12/2022

To share knowledge and inspire our team, partners, clients and anyone interested, we host inspiration sessions at our venue . The latest one, held by wood craftsman (shokunin) Robert Smit, revolved around Japanese Joinery which is an ancient and circular form of wooden architecture without use of nails, screws, glue or any electric tools.

12/12/2022

It may sound like the start of a fairy tale, but as a company, we own a beautiful hidden gem in the mountains of the Italian province of Umbria. This incredible location, called Heremita, offers us the freedom to do what we are good at and love the most: imagine, develop, design, build and activate. Here we can freely create a village based on our ReDOCK vision: to rethink how we live.

From this point on, a nee journey begins. We’ll keep you posted about Heremita, so follow us on our journey. And don’t hesitate to shoot us a DM if you'd like to learn more about this project.

07/12/2022

The Christmas spirit is being joyfully embraced at DB55, as our colleagues worked together yesterday to decorate our Christmas tree and the rest of our workspace. Even getting some help by our very own Santa Claus.

30/11/2022

This trend forecast on the future of workspaces clearly outlines that the new office has all the potential to start a social revolution. But it needs work! Click the link in our bio to download the trend forecast and take your first step to starting the shift.

27/09/2022

Every season, we celebrate our achievements with our entire team to look ahead and present our plans and goals for the future. These celebrations are part of our company culture. For this year's summer session, we went on a fieldwork trip to , to get inspired and creatively challenge ourselves at the beach. The team interaction generated great images and stories.

During yesterday's autumn session, we also celebrated the launch of our brand-new website. We are now live, so please check out our extensive portfolio of meaningful spaces and moments in a broad range of markets. We take our clients on a full-service journey that we call applied imagination.

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18/09/2022

“Forms follows function”, says that famous design principle. But today, function follows form. Because we just opened up the function of our building to the form of .amsterdam , featuring a well-curated program around the living environments of tomorrow. We invite all design lovers of the planet to follow this design route through the city, ultimately sticking around in our blended venue .nl in the Houthavens.

23/08/2022

This week's campfire at .nl focussed on our 'Learning Landscape' method, creating a school design with a toolbox. This method is our vision of how we can collaboratively create a school design in the most optimal form. Through workshops and collaboration with everyone involved in the school, we can think together with a school team to visualize a programme of requirements (beeldend programma van eisen) and create a design that reflects their specific wishes and educational system. This approach ultimately results in a newly built or renovated school building in which everyone feels enriched and inspired, both pupils, teachers and parents. This way, everyone can develop themselves into who they wish to be.

We learned that there is no uniform school design but that each school is different, depending on the educational system, the location and the people. Our particular vision on Learning Landscapes enables us to translate the school's specific needs, which empowers them to be a good sparring partner for developers, municipalities and construction teams to execute the vision precisely as we collaboratively imagined.

In the campfire session at DB55, Francesco Messori spoke about the ideal hybrid school and its place in society. Additionally, Irene Snel guided the attending visitors through the difficulties and opportunities in present-day Dutch school design. Finally, Irene outlined the possible ways in which we can address the various challenges and bridge the gap between the ideal teaching methods of a school and translate all needs and possibilities into a physical 'landscape' that fits like a glove.