https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2489 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16042 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:06:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16042-kaan-architecten-stages-a-disappearing-act-at-the-royal-museum-of-fine-arts-in-antwerp A former building for the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Trade becomes an inviting meeting and work place.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12865 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12865-b30-by-kaan-architecten A vivid terrazzo-mosaic floor with an abstract garden motif by Dutch artist Rob Birza lays the groundwork for B30’s 67-foot-high atrium. Punctuated by skylights, this daylight-filled space is open to the offices of the various tenant institutions on the upper floors. At the top, bridges over the void allow workers to easily cross from side to side. Photo © Karin Borghouts The landmark building features an existing monumental stair, restored by the architects, that leads to a historic former Minister’s Room on the second floor. Photo © Karin Borghouts The landmark building features an existing monumental stair, restored by the architects, that leads to a historic former Minister’s Room on the second floor. Photo © Karin Borghouts A transparent work-hall addition is outfitted with comfortable seats, work areas, and a coffee bar. Photo © Karin Borghouts Image courtesy KAAN Architecten A grand, gracious courthouse is a fitting base for the Dutch judicial system.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12304 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:16:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12304-supreme-court-of-the-netherlands-by-kaan-architecten The delicacy of the buildling’s facade speaks to the tall trees along the street, locally nicknamed “green cathedral." Photo © Fernando Guerra Six 19th-century statues of famous Dutch legal scholars are situated outside of the lobby, where a wall proclaims the Supreme Court’s Latin motto in large stainless-steel letters; it warns of war when law breaks down. Photo © Fernando Guerra A cantilevered box-frame construction above the double-height lobby enables its long public gallery to be open and column-free. Photo © Fernando Guerra The large main courtroom, with its rich oak floor and judges’ bench, is bathed in gentle daylight through a translucent-alabaster rear wall. Photo © Fernando Guerra One of the atria is clad in striped Turkish marble. Photo © Fernando Guerra The staff restaurant is surfaced in oak. Photo © Fernando Guerra Etched marble tile over the Council Chamber entrance depicts a historic map of The Hague. Photo © Fernando Guerra The rear facade faces a canal. Photo © Fernando Guerra Image courtesy KAAN Architecten Image courtesy KAAN Architecten Image courtesy KAAN Architecten Image courtesy KAAN Architecten