De Zwarte Hond
Jurjen van der Meer and Thon Karelse founded their architectural practice in Groningen in 1985. Over the years, they expanded by opening branches in Rotterdam in 1992 and Cologne in 2011. Today, De Zwarte Hond (the black dog) employs around 120 people who work in architecture, urban development, and strategic planning. The firm is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, often starting with the BIM model, and its expertise in managing complex, lengthy projects. This proficiency is showcased in their many award-winning projects, like the SuperHub shopping centre in Meerstad, the Zuidplein theatre in Rotterdam, and the train station in Assen. Recently, in Amsterdam, they completed a regional headquarters for the energy network operator Alliander. At eight storeys, it stands as one of the largest timber buildings in the Netherlands.
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Hybrid construction with box beam ceilings
Grids in the Atrium
Behind the Corten steel façade of an office and training building in Amsterdam is a timber supporting structure made of glulam with ceiling and roof elements from Lignatur.
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Urban outside, green within
Social Housing in Groningen by De Zwarte Hond
The Regulateur residential project is Janus-faced: towards the city, it shows brickwork and regularly perforated facades. The apartments open onto the courtyard, from which they are accessed as well.
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Meeting place
Cathedral Made of Wood: Shopping Centre in Groningen
SuperHub Meerstad by De Zwarte Hond is intended to be not only a shopping centre but also a place for people to come and mix socially. Particularly the building's imposing timber supporting structure catches the eye.
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Railway Station in Assen
A triangular roof measuring 3,000 m2 marks the new entrance to the Dutch city of Assen. The railway station connects diverse forms of transportation.
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Railway Station in Assen
A triangular roof measuring 3,000 m2 marks the new entrance to the Dutch city of Assen. The railway station connects diverse forms of transportation.
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Pure Nature: Park Pavilion in De Hoge Veluwe National Park
The Dutch architecture studios De Zwarte Hond and Monadnock have collaborated to design the Park Pavilion for De Hoge Veluwe National Park.