The city’s official name is a contraction of the (archaic) Dutch des Hertogen bosch — “the duke’s forest.” Henry I of Brabant was the duke in question, and his family had controlled a substantial estate at Orthen for at least four centuries. He created a new village in the middle of a marsh, on some woody dunes. In 1185, at 26, he granted s-Hertogenbosch city rights and trade privileges. However, later chroniclers have assigned this date; the first reference in contemporaneous sources is in 1196. The original charter is no longer in existence. His motivation for constructing the city was to safeguard his interests from Gelre and Holland, and he envisioned it as a fortress from the beginning. It was destroyed in a joint Gelre-Holland expedition in 1203 but was quickly rebuilt. The old city walls are still visible.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
Architectenbureau Visser en Bouwman | s-Hertogenbosch
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Sustainability
Website: www.visserenbouwman.nl/
Architectenbureau Visser en Bouwman aims to make a high-quality and sustainable contribution to the built environment in which people are central. They work within task-setting budgets and with precise schedules. They work on a wide range of assignments in the residential, cultural and non-residential construction sectors, such as urban plans, offices, housing complexes, hotels, theatres, schools and private homes.
Dingemans Architectuur
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Custom designs
Website: www.dingemansarchitectuur.nl/
Building your own house is a dream for many people. Dingemans Architecture helps to realize this dream. They make a custom design and assist you through the entire process, from sketch design to construction supervision.
Boyke Kooijmans Architect
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Sustainable architecture
Website: www.boykekooijmans.nl/
They believe in the power of architecture. Architecture can add value to the experience of living, working and the environment. With the greatest care, they translate your wishes and dreams into personal, surprising and sustainable designs.
Archi Service V.O.F.
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Ecological development
Website: www.archiservice.nl/
They strive to give this broader support in collaboration with as many disciplines as possible. Thanks to an extensive network of ecological colleagues and advisers, they can carry out integrated projects as an office. If necessary, the right team of experts is put together to suit the assignment.
archi3o, duurzame en gezonde architectuur | s-Hertogenbosch
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Balance between the present and future
Website: archi3o.nl/
They use the resources our Earth has to offer as if there were two Earths, instead of one. Designer collective ARCHI³O was founded by a team that has been fighting for a healthy balance in the way we live and live for more than 35 years.
Architectenbureau Lammers
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Detail oriented
Website: www.architectenbureaulammers.nl/
Architect Th.J. Lammers Personal attention and quality are their top priority. Thanks to their small team, you can always count on personal attention, short lines and quick switching.
AVB projecten
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Real estate and construction management
Website: avb-projecten.nl/
A.V.B. is engaged in design, advice and project management at the interface of architecture, real estate and construction. In addition to the necessary knowledge and experience, A.V.B. has the network to make your dreams come true.
Bisseling & van den Broek Bouwkunst en Ontwikkeling
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Transparency and traditionality
Website: www.bisseling-vandenbroek.nl/
The building seems to be a transparent and traditional activity. Ever since humans outgrew their cave dwellings, the building has provided one of the necessities of life: shelter from the forces of nature.
Bosch Architectuur Initiatief
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: Creating a better built environment
Website: www.baiweb.nl/
As a non-profit organization, the Bosch Architecture Initiative makes a constructive contribution to the quality of the built environment in and around ‘s-Hertogenbosch. They believe that increasing insight into the design of our living environment, and entering into a dialogue about this, have a positive influence on planning.
Bouwplexx bouwkundig teken- en adviesbureau | s-Hertogenbosch
Scope of services: architecture and construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, cultural, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: s-Hertogenbosch
Style of work: According to regulations
Website: www.bouwplexx.nl/
Bouwplexx is a young and flexible all-around architectural design, drawing and consultancy agency that speaks the comprehensible language and uses a transparent working method. They translate your idea into drawings, take care of all your permit issues and supervise the construction.