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A concept development in North Brabant for affordable social housing in the forest edge. Image Courtesy B-too Magic mix Living, for us, is not just retreating into a house. It is about forming a community where everyone has their own space, whether its owned or rented. A mix of residents enriches the social aspect of living. Living is a shared experience! Image Courtesy B-too Living on the forest edge The buildings of Gebied1 coexist with nature, they are integrated into the green surroundings. The residential buildings each have their own plot with the possibility of parking. By creating green spaces in between the plots, a park-like atmosphere is obtained. The design fosters a unique and vital connection between the area an... More

A health care system in which windows of different sizes provide a playful rhythm. Dignified replacement The existing health center on Conservatoriumlaan is making way for a new health center, offering more space and a more modern appearance that complements the adjacent buildings. B-invented is responsible for the design and engineering, commissioned by the delegated developer BuiltbyDeWild. The realization has been carried out by the sister company B-happy Realization. Windows on the floors create a playful rhythm in three different sizes. An exception is the stunning large window above the entrance, providing a view of Conservatoriumlaan. Image Courtesy B-too Implementation Various contributions have been made to Health Center T... More

A villa where the viewer, the visitor and the occupant are central. Villa? Must a villa always look like a villa? At B-too, we aim to create a unique and surprising experience for the observer, visitor, and resident. The villa on this former estate serves as a prime example. Is it even a villa? Where does the villa begin? What is there to experience? We are delighted to have contributed to the design of this project and applied our vision to it. We are pleased to have been able to collaborate on the design of this project and to bring our vision to it. Image Courtesy B-too Observer / visitor Does the observer also get an experience? Certainly, anyone catching a glimpse of the villa experiences something unique. Transparent discs... More

Transforming a national monumental warehouse into hip apartments. Unique lofts Bold transformation is something you must dare. The client, KRAGT, not only dares but also takes action!  Transforming a monumental warehouse into trendy apartments while preserving the original ornaments of this national heritage to maintain its raw and industrial character. That’s what we did in Tilburg on Broekhovenseweg. Image Courtesy B-too Wool warehouse The former wool warehouse symbolizes the history of the textile industry for which Tilburg is known, and was part of a large textile complex in 1922. The warehouse now houses 29 loft apartments and studios. The sizes of the homes range from 34m² to 115m². Image Courtesy B... More

Pure indulgence for the eye, on and around your nails. Unique and high end Since the start of Gelamour in 2014, founder Roy Schoenmakers has been passionate about creating a unique salon experience to match Gelamour’s high-quality products. They are supplied to wholesalers and salons at home and abroad. To distinguish the brand from the crowd, a new adventure was chosen following an intensive journey. The desire for direct customer contact and the drive to give the brand its own identity have resulted in the first exclusive Gelamour Nail Spa. Image Courtesy B-too Sparkling An enormous amount of attention was paid to the interior, design and the customer experience. The Gelamour Nail Spa Store has a luxury but accessible appea... More

A building with green character. Green character This building is characterized by its green nature, visible on all levels of the structure. The green character is present on both the roofs and internal spaces within the building. Furthermore, the building adjusts its height based on the surrounding environment. Image Courtesy B-too Diverse functions Co-living and coworking are the key concepts for this building. The structure explores the balance between homeliness and work, resulting in various meeting spaces within the building for use by both residents and visitors. Image Courtesy B-too Green (private) seating areas There are numerous meeting spaces within the building, varying in their degree of openness—ranging... More

A concept of a McDonald's restaurant with heroes from the 50s.  Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too The “Mac” Every lover of the world's most famous hamburger that comes from the Eindhoven region knows this special version of “the Mac” in Best. Not least because of the enormous, meters-high Michael Jackson that adorned the parking lot of this branch located on the A2 for years, but certainly also because of the genuine 1950s architecture and interior. Super cool, including a real convertible on the ceiling, Marilyn Monroe waving her dress and a jukebox with Elvis Presley behind it.  Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too 50's  Close to Eindhoven is one of the best-selli... More

An unlikely design for 12 homes. B-too has developed a concept in Almere for affordable social housing on a plot where only high-rise buildings seemed the solution. The study shows that this way of living is a good social solution to allow elderly and young working people to live in their familiar surroundings. Image Courtesy B-too   Unexpected On a location, slated for 12 residences, where high-rise seemed the only option, we designed something unexpected. Using round shapes and internal gardens, the amount of area these homes occupy is limited, a positive aspect in this restricted space. It allows for close placement without compromising privacy. The circular design provides the flexibility to position each home at a unique... More

An interior and exterior design for a villa in Berkel-Enschot Sun terrace The sun terrace and garden as an extension to the living room, is that possible? Yes, it is! Image Courtesy B-too Without a doubt successful for this magnificent villa: a sun terrace across the full width of the house, neatly cropped against the lawn, giving an indisputable “outside is in and inside is out” feeling. Image Courtesy B-too Thatched roof This relatively old-fashioned type of roof is (fortunately) making a comeback. It doesn’t just lend the home something extra, it is a firm nod to a healthier living environment. Good choice! Image Courtesy B-too It keeps the internal temperature constant and so less energy is consume... More

The hospitality concept of B-too Unique hospitality Imagine gliding over the water in a boat, feeling the gentle mist on your skin. Slowly, a building comes in sight. You see it, yet it seems to be part of the surroundings. It is a hotel where you can retreat and unwind, alone or with company. Swim in embedded pools and experience a unique sauna journey. You’ll never want to leave and will certainly return. That is the Netherlands, that is the hospitality concept of B-too: “Discovery of Body: Ode to Water.” Image Courtesy B-too Boutique hotel in the polder The concept for this boutique hotel stems from the desire for a truly Dutch boutique hotel. What better location than a hotel in the Dutch polder landscape.... More

Discover the power of fine work at CTOUCH. The next step The next step came more quickly than anticipated for CTOUCH. Growth in a financial sense but also in workspace requirements. A fresh look at their needs brought them to Strijp-T. The TQ building met all their needs.We handled the orientation, definition and design phases for CTOUCH. And CTOUCH was the first client for whom we presented a virtual reality model for their office. Everyone don a visor and let’s GO! Bull’s eye. Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too Philips Heritage CTOUCH has, just like B-too, its head office in the characteristic Philips heritage location Strijp-T in Eindhoven. Image Courtesy B-too Collaboration Open workspaces match t... More

A modern villa in North Limburg. Glass House! A modern villa has been designed for these rural surroundings in the north of Limburg. “The location of this property, in the heart of the fields, surrounded by greenhouses, was the starting point for the design. The house is a glasshouse with a slate shell. The whole building inclusive sun terrace has been built on a raised plateau, so that the building is visible as a landmark above the level of the surrounding fields. Image Courtesy B-too Through constructing one side façade and gable end in glass, the surroundings are experienced to the full. As an extension of this, the interior is modest and sober in design. Lots of white and light tints have been employed. Image... More

An architectural design for a store and apartments. Living in old & new On Nieuwlandstraat in Tilburg stood a building whose historical façade had long been concealed. Given that this street is filled with historic buildings, we decided to restore the old façade to its original state. Image Courtesy B-too Mini-neighborhood Only the entrance to the shop is located at the front. The residences are all accessed from the rear of the building. In this way, we aim to bring life to the rear area, creating two distinct worlds: the shopping street at the front and the mini-neighborhood at the rear. Image Courtesy B-too Spacious outdoor areas In the rear area, each apartment has its own outdoor space, storage, and... More

Living with a sustainable appeal On the edge of Houtwijk, along the bustling Escamplaan, stands the Escampstaete. A beautiful blend of wood, light facade panels, and spacious balconies. The layered apartment building is one half of a twin block. The complex is oriented towards the sun, and each of the 12 apartments has its own small garden at the rear. Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too Many options The 6-story building is structurally designed in horizontal manner. Floors are chosen as discs on columns, detached from the facade, and a stabilizing core with stabilizing discs. This allowed for a flexible facade layout and open floor plans. As a result, there were 99 options for the 12 apartments, all meeting the spec... More