Nieuw Overbos in Heemstede, Netherlands by Van Veen Architecten

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The health care center is situated in a beautiful country estate at the foot of the dunes in Heemstede. It comprises of with 98 apartments for the elderly. The soft, playful lines of the wooded sloping dunes and the way that elderly people perceive their world was the inspiration for this design.

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• Architects: Van Veen Architecten
• Project: Nieuw Overbos
• Location: Heemstede, Netherlands

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To make the building less massive it was broken down into three distinct elements. Soft appearance all curved which fitted natural in the old country estate with old oaks. The continuous balcony along the entire façade helps break down the line between outside and inside. It is beneficial for the elderly to get fresh air and natural daylight (Vitamin D) to slow down the ageing process.

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This building, with mixed apartments, gives the occupants the option of sheltered accommodation. This way they can continue living as long as possible in their own homes, even with the onset of illnesses such as Dementia. The local community use the multifunctional plinth??? and central hallway, which contain several services including doctor, physiotherapist and hairdresser.

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The design facilitates ‘lifecycle-stable living housing Flexible floor plans by the use of columns and introducing openings in the wall The psycho-geriatric floor plans are developed with CEAN consultancy, leading in Healthcare concepts, Special lighting concept (1000 lux), color and material use.

The use off a lot of glass and an aluminum facade system – how is that sustainable? – needs to be spelt out
The continues balcony (900mm deep) protects the building in Summer overheating.

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Bubble deck concrete floors, minimized material use
A 3 kilometer long powder coated RVS railing system, does not need galvanisation – benefits: thinner material and less maintenance  Preserved Wooden sustainable cladding.

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Image Courtesy © van Veen Architecten

Image Courtesy © van Veen Architecten

Image Courtesy © van Veen Architecten

Image Courtesy © van Veen Architecten

Tags: Heemstede, Netherlands

Categories: Apartments, Health Center

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