This archive is a collection of factual data and publications, like magazine- and newspaper clippings as well as video and photo material, about the architect, the design, the surroundings and issues related to the cube-houses.
The Build 1982-1984
The build of "Blaakoverbouwing" was a true adventure. Much of the construction was done in situ, so with very little prefab elements. Firstly the bridge had to be build with lots of steel and concrete. Later the top tier of actual cubes was constructed.
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Blaakoverbouwing WZ 1985
Blaakse Bos Vogelvlucht 1985
Blaakse Bos WZ 1985
Oude Haven En Kubussen 1984
Renovation 1997-1998
The first renovation of 1997-1998 gave the building a new look. A zinc roof along with a white polyesther cap over the existing structure and a new coat of paint on the lower surfaces.
Renovatie2 1998
Renovatie3 1998
Superkubus1 2010
Blaakoverbouwing WZ 2001
Blaakse Bos Groot Plein1 2010
Blaakse Bos Hellingbaan 2010
Blaakse Bos Trappen 2010
Blaakse Bos1 WZ 2010 1
Blaakse Bos1 WZ 2010 2
Blaakse Bos1 ZZ 2010
Blaakse Bos3 OZ 2010
Blaaksebos1 Vogelvlucht
Potlood Kubussen3
Potlood Kubusses2 2010
Renovation 2015
The second renovation in 2015 was executed with specially developed building platforms that were hoisted over the cube tops. The windows of the upper surfaces were outfitted with new glass and putty. Again the lower surfaces were given a resh coat of paint.
1e Steiger Erop
4 Driehoeksteigers
Als Nieuw
Driehoeksteiger Voor Ontmanteling
Driehoeksteiger
Hijsen1
Inspectie
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Plaatsen Savonds
Plaatsen Savonds2
Ramen Vervangen1
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Ramen Vervangen3
Schilderwerken3
Steiger1
Vervanging Ramen3
Maintainence
Ramen Wassen
Glasbewassing2
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Onderhoudglasbewassing1
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Schilderwerken
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Surroundings
The Oude Haven, Blaak Station, the Markthal, municipal library and the Binnenrotte surround the cube-houses. It is an area that many visitors experience as being extraordinairy, diverse and fascinating. It is this area where once the city emerged as a fishers village.
"Overblaak"
The immediate surroundings are formed by the "Overblaak", a promenade at the foot of the cube-houses, containing four small squares. A unique place with various small business spaces. In the eighties Overblaak was regularly used for various cultural activities such as the Overblaak Fashion Promenade. From 2000 onwards more and more green was introduced here.