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17-25 October 2026

Molenwiek

The transformation of a 70s school

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This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

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Dutch Design Awards 2020
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Parkview
Parkview
Peter Tijhuis
Based on the initiative of the Mevrouw Meijer Foundation for an extensive design research into the possibilities of preserving post-war school buildings, Korthtielens architects, on behalf of the Spaarnesant Foundation, gave the 1970s school De Molenwiek a new life.
A thorough transformation has given the typical seventies pavilion school IKC De Molenwiek in Haarlem a wonderful new life. Designed by Wiek Röling in 1975, the building had become outdated and stuffy. The location at the park, wide corridors and a beauti
Old&New
Old&New
Peter Tijhuis
Entrance on the side
Entrance on the side
Peter Tijhuis
Patio
Patio
Peter Tijhuis
Aula renewed
Aula renewed

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