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Volkskrant: SAWA Gives Back to the City
A recent article in de Volkskrant focuses on high-rise development in Rotterdam.
With the completion of the Zalmhaventoren (215 meters, the tallest building in the Netherlands), the question arises as to the future of 'Manhattan on the Maas'. The towers in Rotterdam are becoming more numerous and even taller. What impact does that have on the living environment?
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NICE Partner of Nature-Inclusive Construction
At Nice Developers , we Nice Developers helping to Nice Developers a greener future. With our five commandments—Shared Values, Inclusivity, For the Neighborhood, Innovation in Wood Construction, and Biodiversity—we are creating future-proof residential neighborhoods with a place for you, for me, and for the bees.
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FD: SAWA Ticks All the Boxes!
Yesterday, FD Persoonlijk featured an article on urban outdoor living. SAWA was prominently highlighted in that piece, with its striking, expansive outdoor spaces extending over 100 square meters, serving as a commendable example of high-rise living that offers not only breathtaking views but also a connection to nature and the outdoors.
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Full-page article about SAWA in the AD
"When the washing machine operates in the wooden residential tower SAWA, the rest of the building does not vibrate along."
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7th award for SAWA!
SAWA has won another award! During the 15th edition of the International Design Awards (IDA), SAWA was named the winner in the Architecture/Sustainable Living/Green category, chosen from thousands of submissions by designers worldwide.
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Manifesto "Build the Healthy and Shared City"
The end of the year is approaching, and preparations for the municipal elections will commence in the new year. With the holidays approaching, we have sent the Manifesto "Build the Healthy and Shared City" to the members of political parties in the 20 largest municipalities with an urgent appeal.
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SAWA Wins Sixth Award
During the World Architecture Festival 2021, held online from December 1st to 3rd, SAWA was awarded first prize in the 'Future Projects – Experimental' category. SAWA outperformed seven other nominated projects in this category.
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SAWA wins ARC20 Innovation Award
ARC20 Jury: “SAWA represents the future.”
During a festive live broadcast from the Mediahaven in Amsterdam last Thursday, the winners of the ARC20 Awards were announced. SAWA, developed by Nice Developers ERA Contour and designed by Mei architects and planners, was unanimously chosen by the professional jury as the winner of the ARC20 Innovation Award.
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SAWA as a Practical Example at COP26 in Glasgow
This week, Climate Cleanup, ASN Bank, and Gideon will present the 'Construction Stored Carbon' report to the Dutch Climate Envoy Jaime de Bourbon de Parme at COP26 in Glasgow. In this report, SAWA is used as a practical example to demonstrate how biobased construction positively contributes to climate goals.
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Vers Beton: ‘SAWA suitable for future generations of residents’
In a recent opinion piece by Vers Beton, Andrea Prins advocates for greater flexibility in housing construction. With flexible floor plans, adhering to the principles of Open Building, SAWA proves to be an exemplary model.
