Our mission is to create vital buildings:
buildings that move, motivate and activate people.
We design bold, original, and highly functional spaces.
Always working from the perspective of our clients and end-users. 
As architecture is not about buildings, but about people.
Welcome to P·A. We are looking forward to getting to know you!

 

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mayor aboutaleb about solar panels

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Read this interview with mayor Aboutaleb on the energy transition in Rotterdam posted in AD Rotterdams Dagblad. Attached to the article you will find a piece on the launch of Zon in de Stad (dutch only). Aboutaleb underlines the importance of awareness when it comes to (solar) energy!

"Inwoners zijn er nauwelijks mee bezig, terwijl het stadsbestuur ambitieuze én dure plannen heeft voor de energietransitie van Rotterdam. Burgemeester Ahmed Aboutaleb: "Als we economisch willen winnen, móeten we voorop lopen.''

first solar badge placed
 

Posted by Personal Architecture on Saturday, 7 July 2018

On Friday the 6th of July, the Rotterdam alderman for energy transition Arno Bonte placed the first solar badge! He was just one day in office and immediately found the time to support our initiative Zon in de Stad.

Zon in de Stad aims to spread the use of solar power in Rotterdam. This summer, we will install solar shields at the doorposts of Rotterdam residents that own solar panels.
The solar shields create awareness and enable neighbours to connect and get first-hand information on solar energy.


Zon in de Stad is an initiative of Climate Focus, Personal Architecture and HilgersomDeen duurzaam, supported by the City of Rotterdam and the Province of South Holland.

next step program
 

Special Guest Maarten Polkamp!

Posted by Next Step Program on Thursday, 5 July 2018

Maarten represented the board of the BNA Branchevereniging Nederlandse Architectenbureaus at the closing night of the Next Step Program in Kino. He handed the Next Step Award to architecture firm Civic, congratulations!

The Next Step Program is a yearly talent program and award organized by the BNA and Synchroon to put young, emerging architects in the spotlight.

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Preliminary design of a solar hub (1/3) . . . #workinprogress . Zon in de Stad (Sun in the City) promotes solar energy in Rotterdam. We are setting up a network of solar shields to inspire people to install solar panels, are in the process of realizing two solar hubs to make solar energy accessible and are organizing pop-up stores to inform on solar energy. Sun is fun! . . collab with Climate Focus and HilgersomDeen duurzaam #zonindestad #suninthecity #energy #solarenergy #sunisfun #sunny #architecture #render #beauty #solarpanels #pvpanels #socialresilience #resilience #energytransition #rotterdam #neighborhood #initiative #citylab010 #provinciezuidholland #sunnysideup
Preliminary design of a solar hub (2/3) . . . #workinprogress . Zon in de Stad (Sun in the City) promotes solar energy in Rotterdam. We are setting up a network of solar shields to inspire people to install solar panels, are in the process of realizing two solar hubs to make solar energy accessible and are organizing pop-up stores to inform on solar energy. Sun is fun! . . collab with Climate Focus and HilgersomDeen duurzaam #zonindestad #suninthecity #energy #solarenergy #sunisfun #sunny #architecture #render #beauty #solarpanels #pvpanels #socialresilience #resilience #energytransition #rotterdam #neighborhood #initiative #citylab010 #provinciezuidholland #sunnysideup
Preliminary design of a solar hub (1/3) . . . #workinprogress . Zon in de Stad (Sun in the City) promotes solar energy in Rotterdam. We are setting up a network of solar shields to inspire people to install solar panels, are in the process of realizing two solar hubs to make solar energy accessible and are organizing pop-up stores to inform on solar energy. Sun is fun! . . collab with Climate Focus and HilgersomDeen duurzaam #zonindestad #suninthecity #energy #solarenergy #sunisfun #sunny #architecture #render #beauty #solarpanels #pvpanels #socialresilience #resilience #energytransition #rotterdam #neighborhood #initiative #citylab010 #provinciezuidholland #sunnysideup
3/3 - INTERIOR - HOUSE ROTTERDAM . . Renovation of a house from the early 20th century in Rotterdam. This design project is an example of our work in progress. These renders show the preliminary design. The large kitchen is separated from the dining area by a wall, which doubles as a bar for the dining area. In the middle of the house, a stair is located which leads you to the souterrain, where a place is for living and relaxing. To create more light in the living room, the expansion will be raised and the full facade will be made of glass. . . . #Workinprogress #architecture #personalarchitecture #rotterdam #dutcharchitecture #vitalbuilding #vitalcity #architecturelife #humancentereddesign #peopledesign #project #building #happypeople #instadaily #urbandesign #intervention #classicbuilding #modernarchitecture #interior
2/3 - INTERIOR - HOUSE ROTTERDAM . . Renovation of a house from the early 20th century in Rotterdam. This design project is an example of our work in progress. These renders show the preliminary design. The large kitchen is separated from the dining area by a wall, which doubles as a bar for the dining area. In the middle of the house, a stair is located which leads you to the souterrain, where a place is for living and relaxing. To create more light in the living room, the expansion will be raised and the full facade will be made of glass. . . . #Workinprogress #architecture #personalarchitecture #rotterdam #dutcharchitecture #vitalbuilding #vitalcity #architecturelife #humancentereddesign #peopledesign #project #building #happypeople #instadaily #urbandesign #intervention #classicbuilding #modernarchitecture #interior
1/3 - INTERIOR - HOUSE ROTTERDAM . . Renovation of a house from the early 20th century in Rotterdam. This design project is an example of our work in progress. These renders show the preliminary design. The large kitchen is separated from the dining area by a wall, which doubles as a bar for the dining area. In the middle of the house, a stair is located which leads you to the souterrain, where a place is for living and relaxing. To create more light in the living room, the expansion will be raised and the full facade will be made of glass. . . . #Workinprogress #architecture #personalarchitecture #rotterdam #dutcharchitecture #vitalbuilding #vitalcity #architecturelife #humancentereddesign #peopledesign #project #building #happypeople #instadaily #urbandesign #intervention #classicbuilding #modernarchitecture #interiordecor
6/6 - INTERIOR - THREE LEVELS CONNECTED . . Transformation of an office space to luxurious urban abode. The new wooden stairs connect the kitchen and dining room, which creates a view from the mezzanine onto the kitchen in the basement. By sacrificing a part of the mezzanine and making a large opening in the dividing wall the kitchen in the basement became part of the living area. Large stairs completed the intervention. The classic front of the house hardly reveals the modern feel at the back of the house, making it a surprise for visitors . . . #throwback #architecture #personalarchitecture #rotterdam #dutcharchitecture #vitalbuilding #vitalcity #architecturelife #humancentereddesign #peopledesign #project #building #happypeople #instadaily #urbandesign #woodenstairs #stairs #urbanliving #mezzanine #child #abode #intervention #classicbuilding #modernarchitecture #interior
5/6 - INTERIOR - THREE LEVELS CONNECTED . . Transformation of an office space to luxurious urban abode. The new wooden stairs connect the kitchen and dining room, which creates a view from the mezzanine onto the kitchen in the basement. By sacrificing a part of the mezzanine and making a large opening in the dividing wall the kitchen in the basement became part of the living area. Large stairs completed the intervention. The classic front of the house hardly reveals the modern feel at the back of the house, making it a surprise for visitors . . . #throwback #architecture #personalarchitecture #rotterdam #dutcharchitecture #vitalbuilding #vitalcity #architecturelife #humancentereddesign #peopledesign #project #building #happypeople #instadaily #urbandesign #woodenstairs #stairs #urbanliving #mezzanine #child #abode #intervention #classicbuilding #modernarchitecture #interior
4/6 - INTERIOR - THREE LEVELS CONNECTED . . Transformation of an office space to luxurious urban abode. The new wooden stairs connect the kitchen and dining room, which creates a view from the mezzanine onto the kitchen in the basement. By sacrificing a part of the mezzanine and making a large opening in the dividing wall the kitchen in the basement became part of the living area. Large stairs completed the intervention. The classic front of the house hardly reveals the modern feel at the back of the house, making it a surprise for visitors . . . #throwback #architecture #personalarchitecture #rotterdam #dutcharchitecture #vitalbuilding #vitalcity #architecturelife #humancentereddesign #peopledesign #project #building #happypeople #instadaily #urbandesign #woodenstairs #stairs #urbanliving #mezzanine #child #abode #intervention #classicbuilding #modernarchitecture #interior
 

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