After a market inquiry among 5 developers, Fullhouse was selected by the municipality of Schiedam for the redevelopment of the Gravin Aleidaschool. Together with JADE architects, Fullhouse has developed the Hof van Aleida development plan based on preserving the stately accommodation located in Schiedam Oost. Spread over the old main building, the gymnasium and the learning and play rooms that were added later, Fullhouse develops and realizes a total of fifteen owner-occupied homes, varying in size and price.

The lofts and apartments are delivered in such a way that buyers themselves have the option of further furnishing the homes to their own taste. Fullhouse and JADE explicitly opt for preserving the building and restoring old details. Work is also being done on sustainability in other ways. It has been decided to invest extra in building components that last a long time and there will be a very well insulated building envelope. “The energy concept is simple, due to the very good insulation of the floor, wall and roof, minimal use of auxiliary energy is required.”

Collective green as a meeting place

All houses have a private outdoor space and there will be a communal courtyard in which meeting and relaxation are essential while the space also serves for water collection. This will have a positive effect on the atmosphere and appearance of the outdoor space around the houses.

Roofs and facades are provided with plants where possible, which will counteract heat stress and it generates water storage capacity, so that we keep our feet dry. “After all Gravin Aleida has set a good example for us, hasn’t she!”

Continuation

With the selection of the plan, the sale of the Countess Aleida school to Fullhouse has been initiated. In the short term, Fullhouse will start a participation process with the environment in which the environment is invited to design the entrance to the former school building.

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