In a magnificent estate at the foot of the dunes in Heemstede is a care complex with 98 residences for the elderly realized. The covered hills in the area and the perception of older people are the inspiration for the design, leading to smooth lines and a transparent and clear building.
The vision of the elderly in recent years rapid development. New Overbos is designed to the latest standards, focusing on the future. On the ground floor the central hall, a restaurant and a neighborhood support. 6 Small scale group homes for psycho elderly are situated on the ground floor and first floor. On the upper floors are independently owned luxury (care) apartments.
In order to make the building less massive, it is divided into three masses of different heights. To reinforce this lightness to the building has been given a white hue. Along with wraparound balconies and the all-glass facades of the apartments, this color gives the building a friendly and open character. With round corners and curves gives the building a rural feel with an allure that is worthy Heemstede.
Status: Completed in 2015
Team: Evelien van Veen, Henk Tiegelaar, Onno Groen, Kees de Wit, Jos Lafeber, Geerke Frederik, Pim IJsendoorn, Constance Pope, Remco van Dijk, Sean Matsumoto Christianne Schets
Client: AM Wonen
Location: Heemstede
Program: 85 care homes and a neighborhood service center
In a magnificent estate at the foot of the dunes in Heemstede is a care complex with 98 residences for the elderly realized. The covered hills in the area and the perception of older people are the inspiration for the design, leading to smooth lines and a transparent and clear building.
The vision of the elderly in recent years rapid development. New Overbos is designed to the latest standards, focusing on the future. On the ground floor the central hall, a restaurant and a neighborhood support. 6 Small scale group homes for psycho elderly are situated on the ground floor and first floor. On the upper floors are independently owned luxury (care) apartments.
In order to make the building less massive, it is divided into three masses of different heights. To reinforce this lightness to the building has been given a white hue. Along with wraparound balconies and the all-glass facades of the apartments, this color gives the building a friendly and open character. With round corners and curves gives the building a rural feel with an allure that is worthy Heemstede.
Status: Completed in 2015
Team: Evelien van Veen, Henk Tiegelaar, Onno Groen, Kees de Wit, Jos Lafeber, Geerke Frederik, Pim IJsendoorn, Constance Pope, Remco van Dijk, Sean Matsumoto Christianne Schets
Client: AM Wonen
Location: Heemstede
Program: 85 care homes and a neighborhood service center
In a magnificent estate at the foot of the dunes in Heemstede is a care complex with 98 residences for the elderly realized. The covered hills in the area and the perception of older people are the inspiration for the design, leading to smooth lines and a transparent and clear building.
The vision of the elderly in recent years rapid development. New Overbos is designed to the latest standards, focusing on the future. On the ground floor the central hall, a restaurant and a neighborhood support. 6 Small scale group homes for psycho elderly are situated on the ground floor and first floor. On the upper floors are independently owned luxury (care) apartments.
In order to make the building less massive, it is divided into three masses of different heights. To reinforce this lightness to the building has been given a white hue. Along with wraparound balconies and the all-glass facades of the apartments, this color gives the building a friendly and open character. With round corners and curves gives the building a rural feel with an allure that is worthy Heemstede.
Status: Completed in 2015
Team: Evelien van Veen, Henk Tiegelaar, Onno Groen, Kees de Wit, Jos Lafeber, Geerke Frederik, Pim IJsendoorn, Constance Pope, Remco van Dijk, Sean Matsumoto Christianne Schets
Client: AM Wonen
Location: Heemstede
Program: 85 care homes and a neighborhood service center