The direction of our CURRENT future is uncertain. Therefor, we investigate and generate ideas that support the transition of our urban surroundings towards a habitat that enables a green, nature inclusive, sustainable, high density urban lifestyle, within the Mega Region spanning Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Paris and Munchen.
In order to contribute, we offer TWO main services; Consultancy & creative.

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For further information send an e-mail to contact@iwt.io, or call 0031640761840

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We are proud to have worked for organisations and institutions such as Ministerie BZK, Gemeente Rotterdam, Delft Technical University, Gemeente Eindhoven, Wieden + Kennedy, Deloitte, Dura Vermeer, Old Scuola, The Why Factory, Van Wijnen, Dudok Groep, Leyten, Revolt, NS Vastgoed, LSI Development, CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center, New Industry, Delta Lloyd Vastgoed, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Wim Hof, MVRDV, MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Buffalo University of New York and Columbia University.  

CONSULTANCY
Research
Our research focusses on paradigm shifts. Currently, we experience the impact of global boundaries we hit as society. Amongst these, food, food systems and production clashes with our habitats and urban demands, which makes up a large part of the underlying problems.

Results are ao. a test kitchen restaurant and landscape lab in Rotterdam, and a book publication about edible landscape zones and their interaction with our future urban surroundings (knowledge partners: TU Delft, Wageningen University, publisher: NAi010, publication date: tbd).


Strategic Narrative Design
Within large scale urban development plans, we focus on the social narrative and programmatic values that identify and connect a specific area. We design overarching stories bringing together a wide variety of stake holders through a unifying story. Narrative planning and acupuncture urbanism are strategies to connect long term goals with short term flexibility generating involvement resulting in a valuable and lively new district.

Results are ao. a colab with …,Staat Amsterdam for the ALX Future Polder District narrative for Municipality of Rotterdam and Ministry of Internal Affairs (BZK) for the Alexanderpolder-area.

CREATIVE
Urban Architecture
To create a programmatically inclusive city, we need to facilitate all layers of society; from starters, stayers to young families and empty nesters. We design architectural urban blocks as frameworks that synthesize change over time, enabling a wide variety of program, ranging from housing, offices, hotels, studios, restaurants, and future production facilities.

Results are ao. the housing tower Willemstoren next to the Erasmusbridge in Rotterdam.


Interior Design
The perception of our surroundings is defined at eye level. We design sensitive interiors that manifest the ambition to be a sincere attractor in a neighbourhood and a tactile environment for reflection. Homes, bars, restaurants, events and offices for ambitious owners that manifest the drive to re-think the way we live, and like to be surrounded with authentic products and sustainable materials.

Amongst which are interiors for Old Scuola, CIC Rotterdam, Ballroom and the studio for Wim Hof, The Iceman.

Re-fit / Re-use
Our monuments of the past pose an important layer to the perception of our existing cityscapes of today. Therefor we refit existing (national monumental) buildings, enabling new uses and programmatic densification while respecting the old.

Results are ao. Villa van Waning, a redevelopment on the South Bank of Rotterdam, and various private residences and apartment developments.