S.G.J.

Geertzen 0678540
14-04-2016

Tutor:

ir. M.H.P.M. Willems

Preface
This booklet is explicitly made for the course
Constructing Architecture at the University
of Technology of Eindhoven.
Based on a lecture series, an attempt has been
made to visualize my personal interpretation
of different design approaches from eight
architects of the Dutch and Flemish building
practice. The goal of this exercise is to point
out differences in ways of designing and even
similarities. Also the ways of visualizing and
the (dis-)advantages will be discussed.

Table of Contents
Haiko Meijer

Jan Pesman

21

(ONIX)

(CEPEZED)

Caro van de Venne 9

Marco Vermeulen 25

(BARCODE)

(Studio Marco Vermeulen)

Felix Claus

13

Jo Taillieu

(Felix Claus Dick van Wageningen Architecten)

(Architecten De Vylder Vinck Taillieu)

David Gianotten

Paul Diederen

(OMA)

17

29

31

(DiederenDirrix)

Haiko Meijer (ONIX)

Haiko Meijer (ONIX)

The designs of Haiko show a strong
dependency on craftmanship and working
with the materials. Experimentation is the
main means through which a design
concept emerges. There is also a strong
respect regarding nature which shows in
material use.
Focus of design
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analysis
- existing structure
- proportion
- context
sketching
model making
schemes

m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

diagrams

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processing input
of client

initiation phase
project definiton

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predesign

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gereedschapskist en beschermende kleding, waarvan
minstens een met kennis van het besturen van een
kraan
2 electriciens uitgerust met standaard
gereedschapskist

Bouwmodule voor identiteit

producing
variables

construction
drawings

drawings

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m
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sn
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1 to 1 scale
mockups

final design

testing the
design

Boormachine

Schroefmachine

voorzien van houtboor O 8 en 12 mm

voorzien van bitjes

2 st

2 st

Kitspuit voorzien 4 bussen UV-bestendige, zwarte kit

1 st

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1 st

nietjes met brede rug, 12 mm

Hamer

3 st

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1 st

Baco

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material
samples

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meter

ntat

models

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exp

schemes

verschillende doorgroei profielen

prepare
construction

manual with
requirements
- materials
- tools
VEEN-KUBUS

manufacturing

constructing
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Caro van de Venne

(BARCODE)

Caro van de Venne (BARCODE)

The buildings designed by Caro and her
team show a strong relation with their
suroundings. Most of the identity of a
building is derived from its context. The
facade is an important means of expression
of this identity. Through testing and
mockups the right tectonic means and
ways of expression are investigated.

Het nieuwe ESL heeft een eigen en zelfstandige identiteit, terwijl het duidelijk deel uitmaakt van de campus en de
GEO-cluster waarvan het gebouw het sluitstuk is.

analysis
- urban context
- client
- existing building
Stedenbouwkundig ensemble

Focus of design
co

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nc

pt

co n

te x

sketching
model making
schemes

m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

diagrams

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initiation phase
project definiton

Functioneel Cluster Geowetenschappen

analysing
project site

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material selection

schematic
drawings

final design

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tweelaagse L-vorm de werkplaatsen (binnenzijde) en kantoren (buitenzijde)

TESTING @ 1:20

mockups
models

drawings

CONTRAMAL (BEKISTING)

PANEEL

RELIF

Innovatieve architectuur

testing
detailing in
practice

PROJECT

Earth Simulation Laboratory

ARCHITECT

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T: +31(0)10 425 66 50
E: info@barcodearchitects.com

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Felix Claus
(Felix Claus
Dick van Wageningen
Architecten)

Felix Claus (Felix Claus Dick van Wageningen Architecten)

Felix gets inspired by other architects such
as Mies van der Rohe and Rem Koolhaas.
This explains his fascination for creating
spaces with clean and precise detailing.
The preparation for the eventual execution
of the design is thorough. The construction
method also greatly influences the design
so it is done in an early stage.
Focus of design
pt

co n

te x

sketching
model making
schemes
investigating site and
diagrams
client demands

m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

co

e
nc

14

ili

de

tai

li n g

ma

b
ea

analysis
- urban context
- client
- existing building

initiation phase
project definiton

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m
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l
predesign

construction
method

pr
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drawings

struction
con
re
pa

determine
building
construction
style
materials
only a few
developing
important
concept
details
models
diagrams
calculations

ign t
des t mee
sn nds
a
doe
dem

check
monitor and
detailing
scrutinize
execution of
design

final design

manufacturing

reflect
15

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David Gianotten (OMA)

David Gianotten (OMA)

For David, working with multiple teams
across the globe is an everyday practice.
There is a lot of attention for specific needs
of the client and the integration of projects
in different cultural contexts. Conceptual
design that works on a practical level is in
some cases prefered over beautiful
building designs.

analysis
- client background
- motives/ambitions
- context

Focus of design
pt

co n

te x

developing strategy to
convince client
m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

co

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nc

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project definition
design team OMA
David

maps
researching
project
themes/
issues

analysis
data

cultural
mapping

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des
m
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s
sn
doe mand
de

final design

NT
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LO
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DE

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prel
PT
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ign

AMO research dep.

schematic
drawings

developing
concept/
diagrams schematic
design

material
selection

small
models

test
detailing

Testing design
solutions in real
mockups environment

de

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m
p

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Jan Pesman (CEPEZED)

Jan Pesman (CEPEZED)

Building concepts are generated quite
intuitively by Jan. The presence of daylight
in buildings is one of the key elements that
further influences design decisions. Also
the use of technology and innovative
design solutions play an important part in
the design process. The detailing is also
put to the test by making mockups.
Focus of design
pt

co n

hand sketching
model making
te x

diagrams

m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

co

e
nc

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analysis
- urban context
- client
- existing building
cepezed

b
ea

initiation phase
project definiton

analysing
project site

cepezed

daylight

developing
concept

cepezed

define
strategy for
construction
models

ign eet
des
m
t
s
sn
doe mand
de

models

material
selection

final design
cepezed

monitoring
construction
proccess

P

P

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construction
method

drawings
1 to 1 scale
mockups

bu

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opment
devel
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diagrams

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olo
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drawings

technical
drawings

models
testing
detailing in
practice

d et aili n g

P

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cepezed

manufacturing
products

cepezed

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Marco Vermeulen
(Studio Marco Vermeulen)

Marco Vermeulen (Studio Marco Vermeulen)

The focus for Marco lies on integration of
buildings in their surroundings. Therefore
landscape design is a major activity in his
Studio with special attention for self
sustaining environments. Before any
design decisions are taken, a vast amount
of research and data collecting is done to
map the impact of a design.
Focus of design
co

e
nc

pt

co n

mapping
infographics
theoretical model

te x

diagrams

m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

data sheets

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analysis
- urban context
- ecosystems
- water- and energy cycle

b
ea

gathering data

initiation phase
project definiton

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pre
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Buisleidingennetwerk rioolwater
Buisleidingennetwerk voor reststromen biomassa na industrie
Aanvoer biomassa van buiten de regio
Glastuinbouw, biomassa leverancier
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different
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drawings

defining
building
concept

maps
models

maps

data

drawings

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si me
de nt nds
es a
do dem

1 to 1 scale
mockups

technical
drawings

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sig
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large scale

diagrams

models

tests

data

preparing
construction
process

final design
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Biobased Delta

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Jo Taillieu
(Architecten De Vylder
Vinck Taillieu)

Jo Taillieu (Architecten De Vylder Vinck Taillieu)

The way of designing is intuitive in the
sense that Jo documents what he discovers
while he explores and tackles a project.
The (type of) drawings are an important
way of communication in this process. The
designs need time to fully adapt to their
surroundings. After construction the
design comes to life by its ordinary use.
mapping

Focus of design
c

c
on

ept

co n

models
te x

diagrams
m o d e l mak i n g

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

drawings

30

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de

tai

li n g

ma

b
ea

analysis
- urban context
- theoretical background
- existing building
- client
thinking
discussion

investigating about
design questions

physical objects

initiation phase
project definiton

diagrams

RVT, 2004, Nevele

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Woning BS, 2005, Gent

gn

theory

preliminar
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es
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an
aly
s

is

diagrams

finding
design
solutions models

models

defining
building
concept

Woning BS, 2005, Gent

8

drawings
discussion

technical
drawings

enta

preparing
construction
process

em

t
gn e
si me
de nt nds
es a
do dem

material
selection

tio n

material
samples

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drawings

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final design
Verzameld Werk, Gent, 2000
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Paul Diederen
(DiederenDirrix)

Paul Diederen (DiederenDirrix)

According to Paul, technology, economics
and design are 3 important factors to keep
in mind during a building process. New
BIM technology has allowed for more focus
on the initial design phase, reducing
modification costs. A lot of attention goes
to choosing the materials and their
performance quality, as well as detailing.

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analysis
- urban context
- existing building
- client

models

s u s t a i n a b i l i ty

c
on

STADIUMQUARTER

mapping

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b
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drawings

analysis of the
project site

initiation phase
project definiton

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living
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t
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si me
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do dem

exploded
view
technical
drawings

werken
working
wonen
living

on

materials
selection

ta ti

detailing
mockups

bezoeken
visiting

preparing
construction
process

interventions

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data

maps

defining
building
concept

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meetings
discussion

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design
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Reflection
The circular design of the diagrams is
deliberately chosen to represent the design
process as a non-linear process, because it can
go back and forth and sometimes a huge step
back must be taken to move forward.
The advantage to this type of flow chart
diagram is that it allows for different influences
and external factors to come into the process,
as shown with the arrows. The terms in black
represent actions or products that come into
play at a specific phase of the project.

A possible disadvantage that I found was that

the circle still suggests a kind of completeness
since final design marks the end of the circle.
The circular movement can only be complete if
you take a big step back. It was not my
intention to suggest that a design process can
ever be complete or finished. Even when the
building is completed, the architect still holds
responsibility for the design decisions that
have been made, because it will impact its
users for a long period of time.

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