Chantemesse's Agricultural Park in Yangling, China, has recently agreed to TEKTON advising them with the ongoing design and construction of an interactive Agricultural Park. The Park comprises of a sustainable dairy production farm, educational facilities,holiday villas, activity 'theme' park, Dutch style windmill/barn restaurant and a hotel. The aim of the project is to educate about sustainability through a hands-on experience for children and adults.

The on-site construction of TEKTON'S private house in Quelfes, Portugal is in full swing. The intervention project incorporates the re-design of a traditional Portuguese barn. Through keeping and exposing much of the existing structure and native trees it is the intention to create an open plan, luxury retirement house.

After winning the tender for a sustainability-driven live/work project in Amsterdam's Buiksloterham (“Plot 41”), we are currently preparing drawings and documents for building permits and sales. Recently we presented our plan as part of the “Build Yourself Market”, an event orchestrated by the City of Amsterdam. A prominent design feature is the openness, flexibility, and adaptiveness of the plan: the 'loft-spaces' are completely customizable to match the buyer's personal vision for living and working. For an 'Interior Virtual Tour' click: Virtual Tour

As part of the AULa initiative, TEKTON-Architekten has presented its philosophy on the conception of a DutchCulturalCentre. Based in the city of Xiamen, China, the cultural centre is organised around the typologies of Dutch town and streets. Housing commercial activities, educational functions and recreational events the design emphasises views over the city through alleys and reflections.

Following a successful visit to China TEKTON-architekten has presented the new plans for the ECO-restaurant in the valley of Yuci. Suspended from the canyon walls, the restaurant provides both entry to the canyon floor, as it does spectacular views from the different levels.

In collaboration with INBO-architects and Eusino, TEKTON-architekten has launched its design platform cooperation for China- AULa. The collaboration combines the extensive expertise of the two offices into a single entity ready and able to cope with the developing markets of China.

After a long and careful design process the 47 apartments of the city-block have been successfully launched for sale.

Positioned in a unique location at the Oranje-Sluis in Amsterdam, TEKTON-architekten was commissioned to re-develop an existing barn overlooking the IJ. By cladding the whole structure the end-result will produce a contemporary home and gallery defined by light and unique character.

TEKTON Architekten has incorporated Gijs van Thienen Architecten as a strategic decision to enrich our portfolio and reinforce our team with Eric Ritsma and Annelies Hemmer. Our practice benefits from Eric and Annelies' ample skills and knowledge in interior, residential, and hotel design, as well as in transformation and reuse of existing buildings. Website www.gvt-architecten.nl