Studio Akkerhuis and lyongo architecture recently presented the Waterfort Plaza masterplan during a series of stakeholder and public meetings in Curaçao. The sessions provided an opportunity to share the vision behind the project, explain the research and design process, and engage in open discussions with stakeholders and members of the public. The conversations highlighted the importance of preserving the area’s heritage, enhancing public spaces, and strengthening the connection between historic Punda and the waterfront. Valuable feedback and suggestions will inform the next stage of the project. With the masterplan now completed, Waterfort Plaza moves into the architectural design phase, continuing to explore new opportunities for living, working and meeting in the heart of Willemstad. With @road2plaza @lyongoarchitecture , @algemeenpensioenfondscuracao

Studio Akkerhuis was pleased to present the Watertoren of Noordwijk during this year’s Open Monument Day, under the theme Veerkrachtig Erfgoed. Architect Christian Johansson, presented the history, character and future of this remarkable monument, originally designed in 1917 and commissioned in 1920. The proposed transformation introduces a mixed use program and the observation tower open to the public. The characteristic red brickwork will be carefully restored through a treatment of the existing bricks, preserving the tower’s material identity and distinctive character. Following the presentation, we walked together towards the tower, reflecting on its architectural heritage and exploring possibilities for its future. A special moment to share our vision for the Watertoren and look ahead to its next chapter. With @openmonumentendag @blikopnoordwijk @watertorennoordjwik @kirrekorre . . . Watertoren Noordwijk Place: Noordwijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands Year: On Going Event: Open Monumentendag - Veerkrachtig Erfgoed

WATERFORT PLAZA project is finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2026 Studio Akkerhuis and Lyongo Architecture, together with our client and the Government of Curaçao, are developing the Waterfort Plaza masterplan in Punda. The project has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2026 in the category Future Projects – Masterplanning. Working within the UNESCO World Heritage listed historic area of Willemstad, Curaçao, the project re-activates the Waterfort as an open and welcoming public place, creating a new destination for everyday urban life while reconnecting the historic city with the waterfront. With @lyongoarchitecture @algemeenpensioenfondscuracao @worldarchfest

As temperatures rise, we appreciate even more the places where we can enjoy a little freshness. Around the Meelfabrek, the new public spaces opening onto the canal and waterfront invite people to slow down, take a stroll, or simply sit for a while in the sun—or in the shade of the trees. At the heart of the project, the garden brings lush greenery and creates a pleasant atmosphere throughout the summer. And when the rain arrives, the garden and public spaces offer a welcome sense of calm and freshness. . . . De Meelfabriek Leiden, Netherlands 2015 - ongoing Mixed use , 55000 m² With @demeelfabriek @pietersbouwtechniek @lolalandscape Photos by @corentinhaubruge

In Curaçao, spring is not a season that arrives, but a presence that reveals itself in the light. It lingers in the slow drift of shadows, in the warmth held by stone, in the quiet dialogue between sea air and structure. On site, each moment becomes a way of seeing. Forms emerge gently, materials catch the sun, and the landscape guides every intention. Here, spring is a shift in perception - a soft sharpening of the gaze, where inspiration settles into place. . . . Curaçao 2020, on going @lyongoarchitecture @algemeenpensioenfondscuracao

Spring settles over the Portuguese countryside, revealing the textures of old stone, timber, and land shaped by time. As nature awakens, this former farm begins its quiet transformation — openings rediscovered, volumes reimagined, and a new dialogue emerging between past and present. Guided by light and memory, the reconversion unfolds gradually… soon to be revealed. . . . Portugal 2024, ongoing At @quintadosbugalhos With @atelierpeninsular