We recently completed the redesign of several living rooms and kitchens at “De Blinkert” in Haarlem. De Blinkert is a day center operated by Stichting SHDH. SHDH is an organization that enables older adults to live the way they want. It provides services in the areas of housing, care, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Client
Stichting SHDH
Location
Haarlem
Start - end date
- up to
December 2016
Expertise
The living rooms and kitchens were due for modernization. For the staff, this meant a more contemporary and fresh working environment, while residents received new communal spaces with a homely atmosphere.
The design incorporates high-contrast colors and focuses on creating a safe and recognizable living environment for the largely elderly residents. Living and dining areas are now clearly separated, and daylight lamps were installed to help maintain a clear day and night rhythm for the residents. Warm, familiar, and tactile materials were incorporated into the custom-made furniture.
Yes, we do that regularly, for example in museums! We have extensive experience with structural requirements, additional permitting processes, and respecting original features during renovations or transformations. The bigger the challenge, the more rewarding the work!
We consider routing, acoustics, sightlines, materials, and maintenance. Everything must not only look good but also be logical, safe, and durable in use – especially in sectors such as government, culture, and airports.
Yes. Our team is trained, vetted, and familiar with the procedures. We regularly work in areas with restricted access and strict logistics, such as airports or government facilities.
Yes. We have the organization, network, and experience to operate simultaneously at multiple locations across the Netherlands – with centralized coordination and local execution.
Sure. We regularly work in construction teams with external architects, contractors and consultants. We coordinate our role flexibly: from interior construction alone to taking care of the entire process.
No. We also take on smaller assignments and sub-projects with the same care and professionalism. Think of reception areas, pantries, meeting rooms or custom solutions where quality and detail are important.
Turnkey means that we take care of the entire process: from engineering to planning, execution and aftercare. One point of contact, one schedule, one result. No separate links, but one sleek whole.
Yes. We have our own production in-house and work with a permanent group of high-quality production partners. We engineer, plan and coordinate everything — including production, installation and delivery. This is how we guarantee quality, planning and a high level of finish.
Because we contribute ideas from practice to the practical feasibility of a project. We often see where bottlenecks can arise and how to prevent them — technically, financially or architecturally. This way, you prevent delays and failure costs.
