De Meelfabriek won Gulden Feniks 2025, one of the Netherlands’ most respected awards for renovation and transformation. From a historic industrial site to a vibrant urban district, this nomination reflects decades of careful work, architectural vision, and collaborative commitment. Thank you to all who have contributed to this project. De Meelfabriek is more than a redevelopment — it’s a shared space built on collaboration, care, and long-term vision. The project brings together historic preservation, inclusive housing, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in the heart of Leiden. By partnering with local organizations and creating spaces for all kinds of people, we are building more than architecture — we are building community. This is a recognition of everyone who contributed to this collective effort. . . . NRP / Gulden Feniks 2025 De Meelfabriek Winner With @demeelfabriek @pietersbouwtechniek @nrp_nl @singelpark @lolalandscapearchitects Photos by @corentinhaubruge

In the heart of Champéry, a 19th-century landmark stands proudly once again. The Bazar de la Poste, once the village’s post and telegraph office in transformation: from a place of passage into a place to live. Behind its thick stone walls, every beam, every color, every detail has been thoughtfully reimagined. The renovation was guided by one clear intention — to preserve the building’s soul while infusing it with the warmth and comfort of contemporary living. Inside, wooden floors and exposed timber beams reveal the strength and honesty of the original structure. Natural light softly weaves through the spaces, highlighting textures and materials that tell their own story. The kitchen, at the heart of the home, blends function and beauty in a welcoming atmosphere. From every window, the mountain views invite calm, reflection, and gratitude. More than a renovation, this project is a dialogue between memory and modernity, between raw materials and refined details. . . . Bazar de la poste Champéry, Switzerland 2023-25 (ongoing) residence, 600 m²

We traveled to Venice to see our models featured in the “AiM Exhibition – Architectural Index of Modelmaking”, organized by B.15 Modelmaking Workshop and hosted at Palazzo Bembo by the European Cultural Centre. Seeing our work displayed alongside so many creative approaches from around the world was both moving and inspiring. At Studio Akkerhuis, model making is more than a tool — it’s a way of thinking, testing, and experiencing space through material. A big thank you to the organizers for this wonderful exhibition. . . . The Architectural Index of Modelmaking – ‘AiM’ Exhibition European Cultural Centre, Palazzo Bembo, Venice With @aimodelmaking @b15workshop @themsarch @ecc_italy Photos by @ecc_italy and @nassiles @saa_modelshop

Red silk-thread wallpaper meets the simplicity of a white headboard and a vintage wooden desk found in a French brocante. Vesper Hotel Noordwijk, Netherlands 2023 1800 m2 @hotelvesper

In this cozy red lounge, the original graphic tiles meet 1950s furniture, creating a subtle dialogue between past and present. . . . Vesper Hotel Noordwijk, Netherlands 2023 1800 m2 @hotelvesper Photos by @10000_lux , ivoveldhuizen et @sabrinavanduijn