The architect is working together with user groups to draft a first (preliminary) design. The current planning for delivery of the school is under review. Sadly a move in the summer of 2028 is not feasible anymore, but a further update of the planning is expected after the design phase and acceptance of the final design (approx. summer 2026).
After an EU-tender, CGREA has contracted the architectural firm Studio Nuy van Noort for the design phase of the European School in Alkmaar.
- Conclusion of preselection, start final selection architect.
- Project presentation at EMA for EMA staff.
Start of preselection for architect.
- Approval of Urban Framework by Alkmaar Municipality.
- EU tender published (search for an architect firm).
Technical program of demands finished and formal assignment has been given by OCW to the Central Government Real Estate Agency for the Design phase (definition phase II).
- Urban design parameters (Central Government Real Estate Agency and Municipality of Alkmaar) finalized. Formal approval pending.
- Steering group #6 updates on OCW internal decisions.
Project presentation at ESB for teachers and parents.
Approval by Alkmaar city council to rebuild / redevelop the 'Hoornse Vaart' sports center.
Press release here (Dutch).
OCW internal approval of programming and financing finished.
- Program of demands (functional and spatial part) approved by steering group.
- Technical program of demands under development.
- Steering group #5 formal approval of the spatial demands by steering group.
- Teachers’ representation added to steering group.
Preparations for definition phase II
The latest version of the functional spatial program of demands has been submitted to the Central Government Real Estate Agency for evaluation and preparation for the next step: definition phase II (designing)
Cooperation agreement
ESB, Alkmaar, Central Government Real Estate Agency and OCW sign cooperation agreement. Link (Dutch): Formele bekrachtiging: Samenwerkingsovereenkomst Europese School in Alkmaar - Gemeente Alkmaar
Final adjustments
An onsite check and comparison to the current situation resulted in the last spatial adjustments.
Steering group meeting #4
First complete draft of functional and spatial program of demands discussed by steering group.
Steering group meeting #3
First draft of the spatial program was discussed.
Steering group meeting #2
The second steering group meeting on February 28th has discussed the ambition document. Further updates pending the approval of the meeting report.
Steering group meeting #1
The first steering group meeting on November 29th has approved the phasing of the project, the organization and FFA’s plan of approach for the upcoming months.
Fast Forward Architects and Engineers are selected as the housing consultant.
FFA (Brussels) is the firm that will draft the Functional and spatial program of demands. The final draft of the program is estimated for May/June 2023.
Official start of development of the new school
The ministry of Education, Culture and Science has appointed a delegated client (DC) for the project. The DC will represent the minister of Primary Education during the development process. With this appointment, the project has officially started.