HAMTAEHYEON

The school exists out of two parallel building volumes, connected through air-ways. The most important functions are grouped around the central atrium. The three lower storeys contain the public functions, like small companies, restaurant, reading room. The upper 5 storeys are reserved for offices, computer and study-spaces. Predominantly used materials are cobalt blue screen processed glass and clear glass – an expression of the open character, the maximal flexibility and the remarkable views. The school expanded too quickly for the building (completed in 2000), so a temporary expansion is made in the stacked port cabins, opposite of the street. The much awaited permanent expansion is built behind the main building, expected to be finished in 2008, also designed by Erick van Egeraat.

http://www.mimoa.eu/projects/Netherlands/Rotterdam/Inholland

In 2006, leading Dutch law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek chose Erick van Egeraat's office tower design, a landmark in the Mahler4 area at the prestigious Zuidas in Amsterdam, to be the new companys headquarters. De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek assigned Erick van Egeraat for the interior design of the 22-storey office tower as well, also known as The Rock. In order to match the needs and demands of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, being the main tenant of the building, several amendments were made to the programme. As opposed to the rock-like character and material expression of the exterior, the interior of the office building should be warm and comfortable as well as representative, which is outlined amongst others in the frequent use of materials such as natural stone, wood and brass. The specific programme, combined with the special design and the carefully selected materials, has resulted in a unique interior which optimally matches the need of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek.

http://www.mimoa.eu/projects/Netherlands/Amsterdam/de%20Brauw%20Blackstone%20Westbroek

After the definitive choise of Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V. for Mahler 4, the construction of this unique design by Erick van Egeraat associated architects, has started. Within 2 months after contract agreement we already celebrated highest building level. The completion date is expected October 2008.Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V. will rent at least 21.000 m² of the total available office space of 28.500 m².