Entries by Jordi Wenselaar

Koninklijke Woudenberg at work

Work on the renovation of the hull in the east wing and station hall of Zwolle station building has started. Koninlijke Woudenberg is the main architectural contractor. Installation bureau Kropman do the installations. Much has already been demolished. The traces of the many renovations are now clearly visible and a structural engineer at work is […]

Advice facade repair Valkenburg

Railway station Valkenburg is the oldest existing station in the Netherlands. It is listed as a national monument in the top 100 of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands. The building is constructed of marl, a common raw material in the area. Ruland Architecten provides aesthetic advice for the facade restoration of this very […]

Former GWK store now under construction

The GKW in station hall Maastricht has moved and the contractor has started the demolition work. This spacious and bright retail space will soon be ready for use again. A unique place located in the station hall and on the station square.

Newsletter july 2020

Ruland Architecten reports on new work at locations with double place names: the restoration of the station waiting room in Heemstede Aerdenhout and the renovation of Gilze – Rijen station. In Maastricht there is news about the Grand Café.   Dutch language only.

Newsletter december 2019

Ruland Architecten, as an integrator of the construction process, is active in all phases of construction. This newsletter provides an overview of some projects that kept us busy in 2019. Projects that have been under development for years were completed and new projects presented themselves.   Dutch language only.

Image of concept design for a traverse

A fine example of one of the many visual impressions made by Ruland Architects. Pictured is a concept study by Ruland Architecten (on their own initiative) into a possible new passerelle at Maastricht station. (The design is subject to further elaboration of a joint vision by the municipality of Maastricht, ProRail, NS and Bureau Spoorbouwmeester). […]

Valuable mural discovered

Beautiful discoveries continue to emerge in the Maastricht station building. During the restoration of the former 3rd class waiting room, a wall painting by the Maastricht artist Harry Schoonbrood was discovered. The work was made in 1962 by order of Mosa and Kristalunie, the well-known ceramics and glass producers from Maastricht. The artwork is hidden […]

View of Maastricht – artist unknown

An interesting and colourfull wall drawing was discovered in one of the office spaces at Maastricht station. Pictured is a typical Maastricht street, painted directly on the stucco surface with different colors. The size is approximately 80 by 80 cm. Together with the contractor a frame is made to save the image for future generations.