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Contents

Curriculum Vitae

Pedestrian bridges

Traffic bridges

Moving bridges

Theme sustainability

Theme regional identity

Buildings

Work in progress

Overview all projects

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““The nYe Klap is an eye catcher when you drive into Bedum. In the evening and morning when the sun shines, the bridge sparkles. The bridge stands out because of its combina-tion of beauty and sobriety. This matches perfectly with the cha-racter of Groningen residents. Not too much fuss.

Dolf SpinderMunicipality of Bedum

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Curriculum VitaeAllow me to introduce myself. My name is Joris Smits, I was born in Amsterdam in 1968 and I live in Delft with my wife and two children. Over the past eighteen years I have worked as an architect, first at ‘Cie Architects’ and since 1997 as one of the leading architects at Royal Haskoning Architects in Amsterdam. As an architect, my career has been strongly influenced by my other expertise; civil engineering, and more precisely, structural design.

From 1987 until 1994 I studied at the Technical University in Delft where I combined the studies of Civil Engineering and Architecture. I graduated in both in 1994 and thus became an architect as well as a civil engineer. I believe that it is my understanding of the way that structures work, the way that materials behave and my knowledge of the integral building process that has profoundly defined me as an architect.

In the field I have been widely recognized as an architect-engineer due to the design of a wide range of bridges and other structural works. With my projects I have won prizes in Zaanstad, Assen, Leidschenveen, Amsterdam, Cambridge, Sneek, Bedum, Heerhugowaard and Dubai. Sus-tainable building is my special interest, both in bridge design and in the design of buildings. The Delft Design Composite Bridge, an ultra-lightweight modular bridge, is my latest accom-plishment in that field.

The Genius Loci, the defining characteristic of the site, is the basis for all my designs. From this I draw the inspiration that makes each project unique. All my designs are rational yet expres-sive, and are defined by the interaction between man and his environment. In this manner I have designed over sixty of the finest bridges and buildings, half of which have now been constructed, a feat that I’m particularly proud of.

I see it as my mission to bridge the gap that so often exists between architects, engineers and clients. After all, wasn’t it Vitruvius, the most famous architect from antiquity, who taught us that a structure can only be of truly lasting value if it respects the balance between aesthet-ics, structure and function? This adage is still very valid today and constitutes the crux to my professional work.

The Fly-over in Haarlem under construction

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receiving the ‘Routepluim 2011’ from Ton Venhoeve, Rijksadviseur Infrastructuur

presentatation of the new Waal bridge to mayor and former minister Guusje ter Horst

Personalia Ir. J.E.P. Smits BNA, born in Amsterdam 1968

Academic degrees 1994 - Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, Architecture 1994 - Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, Civil Engineering Professional memberships Since 1997 - Member of Royal Institute of Dutch Architects (BNA) Since 2002 - Member of the Company Council (OR) of Royal Haskoning Since 2004 - Member of the Advisory Council of the Dutch Bridge Association (NBS) Employment record Since 1997 - Architect at Royal Haskoning Architecten, Amsterdam Since 2002 - Guest Lecturer, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands 1994 -1997 - Junior Architect at Cie. Architects, Amsterdam

Tutor Tutor to junior architects at Royal Haskoning: Jorge Moura, René Rijkers, Annette Boot, Richard van den Brule, Kirsten Colenbrander, Alessandro De Santis, Jurgen Boonstra, Merijn Poolman, Sven Spierings

Languages Dutch native French excellent English excellent German fair Awards 2011 Winner of the 2011 ‘Routepluim’ from the Dutch Ministry of Transport 2010 Winner of the European Award for excellence in Concrete 2009 Winner of the Concrete Award 2009 for the Juliana bridge in Zaanstad 2009 Nomination for the design of the new ‘Hollandse Brug’ for Rijkswaterstaat 2008 Da Vinci Award, 3rd prize, Delft Design Composite Bridge 2008 Nomination National Steel Award, Prins Bernhardbridge; Zaanstad 2007 1st prize international architectural competition Palm Jebel Ali Bridge, Dubai 2007 1st prize architectural competition bridges in Sun City, Heerhugowaard 2006 Nomination National Steel Award, lifting bridge “nYe Klap”, Bedum 2005 2nd prize architectural competition, “3 bruggen te Sneek” 2004 2nd prize international architectural competition, Bridge in Cambridge 2000 Nomination National Steel Award, Rembrandt Park bridges. 1998 2nd prize architectural competition “60 bridges”; Leidschenveen 1997 1st prize architectural competition Kloosterbrug; Assen Lectures & 2011 Lecture Concrete Bridge Conference Oxford. Key note speakerExpositions 2006 Lightweight Structures Symposium Rotterdam. Key note speaker 2005 Techniek Museum Delft; bridge expo including design workshop for kids 2001 IABSE Nederland; het plezier van constructief vormgeven

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PressPublications2011/12 Routepluim RWS; Julianabrug2011/07 Cobouw; fly-over Haarlem2009/10 Bouwen met Staal; Julianabrug2009/09 Cobouw, Kolenhavenbrug2009/08 Zaanstad Journaal; Julianabrug2009/07 Cobouw; Delft Design Composite Bridge2008/12 Jaarverslag Libau Groningen; Magnum2008/10 Bouwen met Staal; Prins Bernhardbrug2008/10 Bouwen met Staal; Dommelbrug2008/06 dagblad zaanstreek; Prins Bernhardbrug2008/07 Cobouw; North Sea Airport2008/07 de Telegraaf; North Sea Airport2007/07 NBS; 3 bridges Heerhugowaard2007/04 Deutche Bauzeitung; bridges Heerhugowaard2007/02 Volkskrant; Palm Jebel Ali Bridge, Dubai2007/02 NRC; Palm Jebel Ali Bridge, Dubai2006/11 Cobouw; Prins Bernhardbrug2006/10 Bouwen met Staal; nYe Klap2006/10 Bouwen met Staal; Westzanerpolderbrug2006/06 NBS; City bridge Nijmegen2006/05 Noordhollands Dagblad; Julianabrug2006/04 Civil Engineering; Kolenhavenbrug2006/04 de Gelderlander; City bridge Nijmegen2006/04 Bouwend Nederland, Kolenhavenbrug2006/03 Concrete; Navel en Westbrug2006/01 Eindhovens Dagblad; Dommelbrug2005/10 Dagblad van het Noorden; nYe Klap2005/08 Cobouw; Prins Bernhardbrug2005/07 Cobouw; Kolenhavenbrug2005/07 Delftsche Courant, Kolenhavenbrug2005/04 Bridge design & engineering; nYe Klap2004 BBC; bridge in Cambridge 2004 Cobouw; Prins Bernhardbrug2004/11 BNA blad; interview on ‘slow living’

2004/10 Bouwen met Staal; Kolenhavenbrug2004/06 Bouwen met Staal; nYe Klap2004/05 Postiljon, Kolenhavenbrug2004/05 Delftse Post, Kolenhavenbrug2004/05 Cobouw, Kolenhavenbrug2004/05 Haagse Courant, Kolenhavenbrug2004/05 Delftsche Courant, Kolenhavenbrug2004/05 Leeuwarder Courant, Kolenhavenbrug2003/11 Detail in Architectuur; nYe Klap Bedum2003/11 Aanbestedingskrant; nYe Klap Bedum2003/09 o Público; nYe Klap Bedum2003/08 Cement; Navel en Westbrug2003/05 Cobouw; Kolenhavenbrug2003/05 Detail in Architectuur; Kolenhavenbrug2003/05 VVbN Magazine; interview2002/11 Cobouw; Navel en Westbrug2000/12 BNA blad; interview2000/03 Cobouw; Rembrandtparkbruggen1999/05 Cobouw; Kloosterbrug1999/02 Cobouw; Kloosterbrug1999/05 De Ingenieur; Kloosterbrug1998/12 Architectuur & Bouwen; Rembrandtparkbruggen1998/05 Bouw; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/04 Civiele Techniek; profiel1998/03 Cobouw; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/03 de Architect; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/03 Archis; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/03 Bouwvisie; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/02 Haagse Courant; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/02 Trouw; bruggen Leidschenveen1998/02 Architectuur & Bouwen; Kloosterbrug1994/05 Delta; interview Delft C.S.1994/03 CT-nieuws; graduation1994/03 Cobouw; interview Delft C.S.

2012/06 NBS; Fly-over Waarderpolder2012/03 Royal Haskoning; Bruggen / Bridges2011 Regional Branding in de praktijk, de weg als imago2010 Sustainability and structural works2009/10 Bridge design & engineering; Julianabrug2009/09 NBS; Delft Design Composite Bridge2009 Bruggen in Nederland 1945-2000, Walburg Pers; co-author2009/07 Bridge design & engineering; Delft Design Composite Bridge2009/10 DAX; Delft Design Composite Bridge2008/08 Land+Water; Prins Bernhardbrug2008/07 Bouwen met Staal; Dommelbrug2008/06 DAX; Dommelbrug2008/04 Land+Water; Dommelbrug2006/09 NBS; special edition on Royal Haskoning bridges2006/06 ICE bridge engineering, paper; Rembrandt Park bridges Amsterdam2006/06 ICE bridge engineering, paper; Kolenhavenbrug2006/03 Land+Water; nYe Klap Bedum2006/07 Bouw; Kolenhavenbrug Delft2005/05 Civil Engineering; nYe Klap2005/08 L’industria italiana del Cemento; “il piccolo ponte” 2005 OTUA; Le pont levant de Kolenhaven à Delft2005/04 Bouwen met Staal; Kolenhavenbrug Delft2004 Bruggen, visie op architectuur & constructie; co-author2004/06 OTUA; Huits passerelles au Parc Rembrandt à Amsterdam2001/06 Glas in beeld; Rembrandtparkbruggen Amsterdam2001/02 Bouwen met Staal; Rembrandtparkbruggen Amsterdam2001/04 Bouwen met Staal; Kloosterbrug; Assen2000/10 Detail in Architectuur; Rembrandtparkbruggen Amsterdam

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Pedestrian bridges

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Kruisweg Bridge, Schiphol

Rembrandtpark Bridges, Amsterdam

pedestrian bridge southern ring road, Zaanstad

6 pedestrian bridges Getsewoud, Nieuw Vennep

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“ “A beautiful bridge, a landmark when seen from the North Sea Canal. The bridge stands out through its open structure and delicate interplay of curved lines. Royal Haskoning

was open for discussion. Jointly building a technical masterpiece, that was the challenge we’ve succeeded in together.

Martijn Kuzee, Hillebrandt-Konstruktie

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Traffic Bridges

Fly-Over Waarderpolder, Haarlem

Lexkesveerbrug, Wageningen Route design N242, Alkmaar

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Navelbrug, Nieuw Vennep 10>>

Plan for a new City Bridge, Nijmegen

Tender design bridge over the Waal, Ewijk

Palm Jebel Ali Bridge, Dubai

Lock Island Bridges, Arabian Canal, Dubai

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“ “This flyover is an impressive work of art. The architecturally well designed and subtly shaped viaduct can surely be considered a masterpiece. The structure has a nice strong presence in the landscape. The cooperation with Royal Haskoning has been excellent thanks to their quick response, flexibility and realistic attitude.

Peter Tobben, project manager City of Haarlem

Fly-Over Waarderpolder, Haarlem 12>>

Kloosterbrug, Assen

Moving bridges

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nYe Klap, Bedum

Kolenhavenbrug, Delft

““In a part of town that is characterized by stately mansions, ugly factories and impressive industrial heritage, the friendly appearance of the new Kolen-haven Bridge brings a touch of gentleness into our neighborhood that one gets attached to.

Ronald Lewerissa, resident

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Julius Caesarbrug, Leiden

Tender design for a moving bridge in Muiden

Floating bridge at Geestmerambacht near completion

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““You can see the Prince Bernhard Bridge from quite a distance. A beautiful, vigorous, audacious and yet sophisticated design.

The bridge creates a new momentum and has become an iconic entity. The Prince Bernhard Bridge blends perfectly into

the industrial background of the Zaan region.

Ronald Ootjers, Alderman city of Zaanstad

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What a beautiful bridge! So light and transparent; sitting on the sofa in my living room I can actually look right trough it and see the landscape behind the bridge. The combination of modern design in a historical context works really well.

Caroline van Nieuwburg neighbour to the Julianabrug

““““ The Juliana Bridge is thé icon of the city of Zaandam. In 2010 we won the European Concrete Award, the jewel in our crown. Royal Haskoning is good at conceptual thinking. BAM and Royal Haskoning complement each other well: two

teams consisting of the right people with the right qualities.

Bart Regtuijt director BAM Civiel Noord -West

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Theme sustainability

Designing a project with respect for our living environement is not an option, it’s a way of thinking. I design my projects according to the Cradle to Cradle® principles. The essence of this approach to sustainability is the transition from efficient solutions, for instance the reduction of negative effects from a project, to effective solutions that enhance the added value to a project. The three most important principles when it comes to designing effective solutions are: closing natural cycles, optimising the use of energy and stimulating (bio-) diversity. A structural work that has been designed based on these three principles will have a lasting value for our planet.

Closing the CycleThe principle of closing cycles aims chiefly at the interaction with water and soil and the use of construction materials within a project. When choosing materials we look at the possibilities to create a closed biological cycle with materials that are locally available. Another way to close a biological cycle is to make use of a closed mass-haul diagram. Not all materials can be re-used in a biological cycle. For other building materials we refer to the technical cycle in which the individual components of a product become the base (or technical nutrition) of a new product. A good way to achieve this is to designs according to the IFD method (Industrial, Flexible, Demountable). All the building components are prefabricated elements which can be re-used in another position or for another function and the use of glue and sealing is prevented. By minimizing fixed joints, and working with light building structures our designs can be put together in a fast and effective way. This results in a flexible design, not only flexible in use, but also flexible to the future.

Optimize the use of energyA sustainable use of energy starts with the reduction of the specific demand of energy within the project. Light-weight structure design, for instance through the use of composite materials, helps us to minimize the size of the foundation and reduces the transportation effort. Opening bridges require less energy throughout their lifetime if the moving part and the counterweight are properly balanced. Furthermore a well balanced bridge can operate with simple technical installations that are subjected to smaller wearing. Finally the use of LED technology provides sus-tainable, functional and aesthetical lighting with a long lifespan. The remaining energy requirement can be generated lo-cally from sustainable energy sources such as solar power or wind power. One way of using the power of the sun is by employing asphalt as a heat collector. The accumulated heat in summer time is stored underground and put to work in wintertime to keep the road free from ice and snow.

DiversityCareful embedding of a new project can stimulate biodi-versity and prevent the shattering of the natural habitat of species. Furthermore the regional architectural diversity occupies a central position in all our designs. The extent to which an object blends in a natural way into its environ-ment is crucial for the acceptance of the project by citizens and other stakeholders.We design projects that contribute positively on all of these levels. After all, when people become attached to a project, it has proven its lasting value to society. In this a structural work is much like a living organism; adapt or make way for innovation.

Delft Design Composite Bridge

These bridges for pedestrians and cyclists are manu-factured from fiber reinforced composite. InfraCore® Inside, the base technology for production of the bridge, is ideally suited to mass production in variable lengths and widths. The high sustainability of the design has been achieved through big savings on weight and material, small environmental impact from transport and foundations and 100% recycling potential of “raw materials”.

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Theme: Regional Branding

The N329 ring way in Oss is going through a metamorphosis. Together with local authorities we developed ‘the Highway of the Future’. Sustainability through innovation is the theme that stands at the base for the entire highway and all of its structural works. Through this strong perspective Oss distinguishes itself in a self confident manner as a pleasant place to live, work and recreate.

The downside of globalization In a time when everyone is mobile, when all possible informa-tion is available to anyone, and the world seems to be one big village, our cultural boundaries are subject to erosion. Under the influence of the advancing globalization, regional cultural features are rapidly assimilated into an international fusion culture. This phenomenon of uniformity can also be observed in the built environment in which we live. Any highway, any-where in the world, is indistinguishable from a highway on the other side of the globe. A bridge design in Kuala Lumpur might as well be situated in Cork. This is the downside of globalization: when the built environ-ment displays a global uniformity, there is a risk that people lose commitment to their roots and will feel displaced.

Room for Identity In recent years we’ve seen a countermovement that is fighting the uniformity which we call globalization. The power of the Region is emerging; carrying out your own regional identity is increasingly important. Administrators and politicians feel the need to maintain the socio-cultural characteristics of a region whilst in the meantime the awareness of their brand’s economic importance is growing. Royal Haskoning can help you specify and strengthen the regi-onal identity at the interface of the highway and its surroun-dings. Bridges, overpasses, viaducts, tunnels and noise barriers are capable of giving character and identity to a place, a road and a region. In this way, structural art works can contribute to the sense of pride and dignity that ties people to their region.

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Buildings

Magnum, Central Control Room

Magnum Multifuel powerplant, non-process building, Eemshaven

Magnum Multifuel powerplant, non-process building, Eemshaven 18>>

Meenthe, school for music education and sport facilities, Steenwijk

Meenthe, school for music education and sport facilities, Steenwijk 19>>

North Sea Airport, 6 floating and rotating air strips and 3 terminals

North Sea Airport, off-shore airport connected to Schiphol by underground highspeed shuttles

North Sea Airport, terminal

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Work in progress

Bridge Oude Rijn, Katwijk

Seabarrier and railroad bridges, HarlingenRoute design N281, Drachten

Ecoduct, Rijssen - Wierden

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2004 Bridge over the river Cam, Cambridge, U.K. Client: Municipality of Cambridge2004 Wijnbergse Bridge; Doetinchem. Client: Municipality of Doetinchem2004 – 2008 2 pedestrian bridges Kruisweg, Schiphol. Client: County Council of Noord-Holland2004 – 2005 Maryport Bridge, U.K. Client: Maryport Developments Ltd.2004 3 bridges over the A7; Sneek. Client: Municipality of Sneek2003 – to date Floating bridge; Geestmerambacht. Client: County Council of Noord-Holland2003 – 2006 Westzanerpolder bridge; Zaanstad. Client: Municipality of Zaanstad2003 – 2005 ‘nYe Klap’ bridge, Bedum. Client: Municipality of Bedum2003 – 2008 structural works in the N242; Alkmaar. Client: Province of Noord-Holland2002 – 2004 Kolenhaven Bridge, Delft. Client: Municipality of Delft2002 15 bridges Houthaven, Amsterdam. Client: Dienst Ruimtelijke Ordening Amsterdam2001 – 2010 Bridge in the wetlands; Lexkesveer. Client: Rijkswaterstaat2001 Data Centre Almere. Client: B.T.Ignite2001 Competition City Hall Rotterdam. Client: Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Rotterdam2000 – 2001 New Technology Centre Shell; Amsterdam. Client: Shell Amsterdam2000 200 pedestrian bridges; Gouda. Client: municipality of Gouda1999 Bridge across the A16 / HSL, Breda. Client Jan de Nul1999 – 2004 Sports accommodation “De Meenthe”; Steenwijk. Client: Municipality of Steenwijkerland1999 – 2004 Music School; Steenwijk. Client: Stichting de Meenthe1999 – 2003 7 Belly bridges; Nieuw Vennep. Client: Municipality of Haarlemmermeer1999 – 2003 2 bridges Venneperweg; Nieuw Vennep. Client: municipality of Haarlemmermeer1998 - 2000 NPS / VARA broadcasting building; Hilversum. Client: NPS/VARA 1998 – 2000 8 bridges Rembrandt Park; Amsterdam. Client: stadsdeel Slotervaart/Overtoomseveld1998 competition design ‘bouwen aan de dijk’1998 60 bridges; Leidschenveen. Client: Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Leidschenveen1997 – 2003 Tunnel entrance St. Hubertusduin; The Hague. Client: Municipality of The Hague1997 – 1999 Klooster Bridge; Assen. Client: Municipality of Assen

Cie. Architects1996 – 1997 Warmtekrachtcentrale Amstelveen. Client: Municipality of Amstelveen 1996 – 1997 Masterplan Roeterseiland, Amsterdam. Client: UvA1996 Urban living block ‘the Whale’, Amsterdam1996 – 1997 Masterplan Science City, Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam. Client: UvA1996 Masterplan Hoboken, Rotterdam. Client: Erasmus Medisch Centrum1995 – 1996 Masterplan K-buurt Bijlmermeer, Amsterdam. Client: Municipality of Amsterdam1994 – 1997 Crematorium Almere. Client: Monuta

All projects

Royal Haskoning 2012 – to date Club house for Hockey club HGC, Wassenaar2012 – to date Hoge Brug, Harelbeke, Belgium. Client: Belgium Ministry of Waterways2012 Sint Sebastiaansbrug, Delft, tender design. Client: Province of Zuid-Holland2011 – to date Wildlife crossing with tunnel, Rijssen - Wierden. Client: Province of Overijssel2011 – to date Lifting bridge, Muiden, tender design. Client: Province of Noord-Holland2011 – to date Rotating bridge, Eekwerderdraai, Loppersum. Client: Municipality of Loppersum2011 – to date Tjamsweerster bridge, Appingedam. Client: Municipality of Appingedam2010 – to date Zaanbrug, Wormerveer. Client: Province of Noord-Holland2010 – to date Moving bridge, Katwijk. Client: Municipality of Katwijk2010 – to date Masterplan N381, Drachten. Client: Province of Fryslân2009 New Waalbridge, Ewijk, tender design. Client: Rijkswaterstaat2009 competition design 2nd Hollandse Brug, nominee. Client: Rijkswaterstaat2009 Park Plateau on the A2, Eindhoven. Client: Municipality of Eindhoven2009 – 2011 3 bridges Veur Lent, Nijmegen. Client: Municipality of Nijmegen2008 Regiocentrale Zuid, Maasbracht, tender design. Client: Rijkswaterstaat2008 Arabian Canal, Lock Island Bridges; Dubai. Client: Limitless2008 North Sea Airport, conceptual design2008 – to date Delft Design Composite Bridge. Concept product design 2008 – to date N329, Road to the future, Oss. Client: Municipality of Oss2007 – 2012 Fly-Over Waarderpolder, Haarlem. Client: Municipality of Haarlem2007– to date Magnum Multifuel Power Plant, Eemshaven. Client: NUON2007 2 bridges; Heerhugowaard. Client: Municipality of Heerhugowaard2007– to date 4 bridges deelplan 19; Ypenburg. Client: Municipality of The Hague2007 New Islington Bridge competition; Manchester, U.K. Client: City of Manchester2007 Parkway Bridge competition; Sheffiled, U.K. Client: City of Manchester2006 - 2008 Palm Jebel Ali Bridge; Dubai. Client: Nakheel 2006 Wenzhou Station, China. Client: Municipality of Wenzhou2006 Citybridge; Nijmegen. Client: Municipality of Nijmegen2006 – to date Rolpaalbrug; ’t Verlaat. Client: County Council of Noord-Holland2006 – 2010 Pedestrian bridge Zuidelijke Randweg. Client: Municipality of Zaanstad2005 – 2011 Juliana bridge Zaanstad. Client: County Council of Noord-Holland 2005 2 bridges over the “van Starckenborghkanaal”. Client: County Council of Groningen2005 – 2006 Dommelbridge, Eindhoven. Client: Municipality of Eindhoven2005 – to date Sea barrier with 2 bridges, Harlingen. Client: Wetterskip Fryslân2005 Bo’ness Bridge, Scotland. Client; ING Real Estate2004 – 2009 Prins Bernhard Bridge; Zaanstad. Client: Municipality of Zaanstad

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For me the design challenge for the new Juliana Bridge was a quest for balance. We were looking for

a design that could connect past and present. The result fits perfectly into the historical setting of the

Zaanse Schans. Aesthetically speaking, this bridge is a real gem.

Elisabeth Posthigh-commissioner provincie Noord-Holland

© 2012contact: Joris Smits, +31 (0)6 10 45 61 84e-mail: j.smits@royalhaskoning.com

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