bilsen.nl "co-creating benchmark architecture"
Specialized in architecture, design and planning of public buildings, infrastructure and urban hubs. Benchmark projects can only evolve in a responsive environment and in a open
dialogue between stakeholders. Bilsen commits himself to these complex
and multidisciplinairy projects, both as architect and consultant.
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- Jan 18, 11
Hans Bilsen works as a consultant in Design & Construct projects (D&C) and Public Private Partnership projects (PPP). Our main clients here are large General Contractors and Consortia.
We typically advice on strategic design issues, concept design, integration of design components. We also do planreviews, second opinions and quality benchmarking. We take part in review teams, juries and quality teams.
Projects (scroll down)
Innovation Consultancy (2011)
I’m currently involved in consultancy work for innovative projects in the build environment. This work is done for Syntens and has a wide scope. Syntens Innovation Centre contributes to the growth of the Dutch economy by stimulating innovation in SME’s. Syntens raises awareness amongst SME’s of their options to innovate en assists them to take concrete steps that lead to tangible results. The large, personal network of Syntens, embracing technology providers, entrepreneurs and branch and trade organisations extends across the most important sectors of the Dutch economy and is regionally accessible.
Geldmuseum refurbishment (2011)
We are studying various adaptions to this existing monumental Museum in Utrecht. We expect to receive planning permission soon.
Depoldering of The Noordwaard (2011)
Commissioned by Consortium Voorwaards we took part in quality reviews and assessment of this tender. Part of a project to give more space to the river, in this project an existing polder is given back. Inhabitants can remain partly in the area and a large amount of infrastructural measures makes this possible. A scheme with 30 bridges and architectural typologie was developed.
Terminal 2 Schiphol (2011)
We participated in a designworkshop to design the future Terminal 2 of Schiphol Airport. The project was organised by RedesignMe and supported by Schiphol. From the brief we read: Schiphol is looking for ideas to innovate their passenger terminal. The passenger terminal or Lounge is the area where all passengers stay after checking in and passing customs. You can find shops, restaurants and other facilities here. Schiphol wants to exceed passenger expectations and stay a leading airport in the future! How can Schiphol innovate their passenger terminal so that every passengers’ need is met? We can’t show you details of the outcome here, but left with great inspiration.
Zuid-Willemsvaart (2010)
Commissioned by consortium De Willemsring we took part in this Design&Construct project. Our task was to optimize the architectural design in close collaboration with the engineers, and within a set architectural masterplan. We designed a family of bridges and navigation locks.
Overview of the new canal (9km) with 8 new bridges and 2 new navigation locks.
Some sketches of design steps and materialization.
PI Zaanstad (2009)
Together with archivolt architecten bv we did preliminary site studies for a new prison at Zaanstad. The site is 9,5ha of size, located in a newly developed businesspark Hoogtij. We took part in a consortium from the start. Unfortunately the submission for this PPP failed.(arial view of the site)
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- Jun 17, 11
We believe in the power of co-creating and scrum teams in developing new infrastructural, urban and architectural projects. For example we no longer see the architect as the director of the orchestra, but more as one of the creative players in a jazz combo.
In a scrumteam a group of professionals and clients come together with the architect to develop a project together. This team wil be non-hierachical and self directing. Via a method of short iterations (sprints) we will explore the job and develop the requirements. The power of a scrum is found in the speed, the possibility to change direction in a later stage of the project, and the direct communication. By doing many iterations the various aspects of a project get rooted in the whole and final proposal.Especially in large and complex projects we feel this method is benificial and will help to revitalize blocked projects. If you feel certain projects in your organisation could benefit from this approach, then please contact us for a scrum proposal.
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Empty offices and an Urban Farm (2011)
We are currently investigating ways to redevelop and transform existing empty property to new functions, more specifically into an Urban Farm. In Holland we have an area of 7 mln square meters office space empty. We see it as our moral obligation to redevelop this. Many of these buildings are too good to demolish, too bad to rent out, and too expensive to refurbish. Under the current economic climate there is no hope for a change in this situation.
We investigate the possibility to use the casco building and transform it into an Urban Farm. Besides growing vegetables for the local market, we also incorporate an educational center, vegetable shop and saladbar.
We invite stakeholders and owners of empty centrally located urban property in Utrecht (NL) to participate and get in touch. We would be looking for a 5 to 10 year lease. We want to extend our studies to an individual building, and will make a feasability study next. I will tweet about the progress under #waanzinnigplan, mostly in Dutch.
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Bilsen works with and is a member of the following professional groups:
- SAB vereniging, co-operative group of architects and technical advisors.
Read our latest magazine here. - BNA, the professional organization of architects in The Netherlands.
- SBA, Dutch Architects Register.
Our main clients include;
NS Stations, NS Vastgoed, Prorail, Haagse Tram Maatschappij, Bouwdienst Rijkswaterstaat, DGW&T, Gemeente Amsterdam, Gemeente Utrecht, Gemeente Maastricht, Gemeente Almere, Gemeente Nijmegen, Gemeente Dordrecht, Provincie Noord Brabant, Bestuur Regio Utrecht, XTNT, Vormgevingsinstituut, HBG Vastgoed, Johan Matser Projectontwikkeling, SL Plus, Stichting Geld- en Bankmuseum, Twynstra Gudde, Iv-Infra & Frans Rolf, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Transit, Zublin Real Estate, Ballast Nedam, Dura Vermeer, Gemeente Ede, Gemeente Venray, TU Eindhoven, Mobilion, Redesignme, various private clients. - SAB vereniging, co-operative group of architects and technical advisors.
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- Architect and Consultant in design and construct.Architecture & Planning | Utrecht Area, Netherlands, NLSummaryAs an architect and designer I have the drive to design and realize ambitious and intelligent projects. Projects that stand out through clear concepts, respect for the environment and a strong identity.
I prefer to work as a creative leader in a multi-disciplinairy team throughout all fases and scale-levels of a project. The dialogue with the client and the team is always leading in the design proces.
Theme's that inspire me are durability, innovation, social media and urban programming.Specialties: Architecture of infrastructural projects like bridges, traverses, railwaystations, Park and Ride facilities and their direct surroundings. Concept and masterplanning for urban area's and programming for town houses, shopping malls, offices and housing. Design & Construct contracts (D&C), Public Private Partnership (PPP), boardroom consulting.Experience- Jan 1996 - PresentOwner / Bilsen ArchitectuurSpecialized in architecture, design and planning of public buildings, infrastructure and urban hubs. Benchmark projects can only evolve in a responsive environment and in a open dialogue between stakeholders. Bilsen commits himself to these complex and multidisciplinairy projects, both as architect and consultant. Design of Transferium Westraven in Utrecht.
- Nov 2008 - Jan 2010Architect and manager / archivolt architecten bvGeneral managment and acquisition. Project architect on various projects.
- Jan 2006 - Jul 2008Tutor (part-time) / Technical University EindhovenCoach for first and second year students in design projects for intelligent funiture at the department of Industrial Design.
- 1994 - 1997Architect / Holland RailconsultDesign of various railway station refurbishments and extensions.
- Jan 1989 - Jan 1991Assistant architect / Sidell Gibson PartnershipProject member for a large office building in downtown Frankfurt, and five urban villa's.
Education-
1991 - 1993Berlage InstituutArchitecture
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1982 - 1988Technische Universiteit Delftir. in Architecture
Activities: Stylos Indesem Architectuur Kontrast Berlage Institute -
1975 - 1982St Oelbert Gymnasiumvwo
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