Overall Jury Statement The final selection for Koppelbrug, Amersfoort demonstrates a shared commitment to combining urban density, mobility, and public life into an integrated whole. The winning project, A Good Sport, succeeds through its synthesis of structure, adaptability, and livability; the runner-up, Assembly City, reimagines flexibility and reuse as a dynamic architectural system; and the honourable mention, H.E.A.R.T.Y. HUB, enriches…
Overall Jury Statement The final selection for Kop van Isselt, Amersfoort reflects a collective commitment to shaping a sustainable, mixed, and resilient urban district rooted in the reuse of industrial heritage. The winning project, Re: Isselt, defines an adaptive and circular development framework; the runner-up, Parkplein aan de Eem, articulates a synthesis of architecture and landscape; and the special…
Overall Jury Statement The final selection for Stadhuisplein, Amersfoort reflects a shared ambition to craft a vibrant cultural quarter rooted in the city’s historical and spatial character. The winner, Cultural Archipelago, offers an adaptable framework that prioritizes reuse and small-scale cultural energy; the runner-up, Fragments of History, proposes an elegant urban composition that expands the network of public spaces;…
Overall Jury Statement The jury sees the Otto Scheltusflat as a key opportunity to transform a post-war housing block into a socially engaging and spatially open part of Amersfoort’s urban fabric. The winning proposal, ont mOeTTO me halverwege, succeeds through its integrated vision combining architectural renewal, social activation, and environmental awareness into a coherent and inspiring…
Overall Jury Statement The final selection for Amicitia, Amersfoort reflects a shared ambition to reweave a fragmented architectural object into the living tissue of the city. The winner, Capriccio: Beyond the Analogue, achieves this through delicate addition and reinterpretation; the runner-up, Old Walls, New Ties, through incisive transformation; and the special mention, Amicitia Exchange, through refined architectural cohesion and reconnection.…
Overall Jury Statement The final selection for Flint, Amersfoort highlights three distinct yet complementary strategies for transformation: Reverse Structuralism translates the site’s structuralist legacy into a framework for the future; Flintkwartier boldly reimagines it as a new residential fabric; and Ctrl Alt Flint preserves its cultural function through adaptive reuse. Together, they demonstrate that transformation is not only about architectural form but also…
E18_Awards Save the date! – Thursday February 5, 2026 | 17:30–19:30 The municipality of Amersfoort is the host city for the Europan18 session in the Netherlands, centred on the theme Re_sourcing. In close collaboration with local stakeholders, the Europan process in Amersfoort explores how existing spatial, social, material and institutional resources can be re-activated and re-interpreted…
Amersfoort – 6 Locations Flint, Amersfoort WinnerReverse Structuralism (SI186)Authors: Gabriel Deliancourt, student in architecture (DE), Paul Moritz Keul, student (DE)Team location: Stuttgart , GermanyRunner-upFlintKwartier: re-value, re-use, re-connect (UW318)Authors: Thomas Rosema, architect (NL), Remon Mulder,urban planner (NL)Team location: Rotterdam, NetherlandsSpecial mentionCTRL ALT, FLINT ! (MY181)Authors: Hans Prieur, student in architecture (FR), Kimberley Bellamy, student in architecture…
7 days left before the E18 results!Results announcement on the 17th November 2025 at 8:00am (UTC+2) on www.europan-europe.eu
Amertsfoort – Re_sourcing We are delighted to announce the remarkable jury for this session:Just a few weeks until we get to know the next generation of young professionals who’ve been hard at work on the six amazing locations in Amersfoort for Europan 18! The E18 Session features a professional jury comprising 9 main members, supported…
Site Visits and Briefing – 6 Locations Join us for a day to learn all about the 6 sites and the E18 Resourcing theme Thursday, March 27 | CET 14:00 – 21:30 Location – Stadhuisplein 11 Stadhuisplein 3811 LM Amersfoort On Thursday, March 27, we invite young European designers in the afternoon to visit the…
Introducing Six Locations in Amersfoort In line with the ambitions of the Municipality of Amersfoort, we are proud to present six locations for Europan 18. These locations are strategically significant for the municipality and aligns closely with this session’s theme of resourcing, highlighting Amersfoort’s search for innovative approaches to urban transformation. Join Europan 18 as…
Flint – Reinvent the Theatre How can we, reinvent the program for inward-facing theater building Flint into a inclusive multi-functional hub that fosters creativity, connection to the neighbourhood and urban vitality for all, a new urban destination for Amersfoort? The City of Amersfoort is re-imagining urban life at Flint, transforming this currently inward- life at…
Amicitia – Restore Urban Fabric How can we, restore the underutilized Amicitia location into an iconic gateway to Amersfoort’s historic centre seamlessly blending housing, commercial, semi-cultural and green spaces to revitalize the urban fabric? Amersfoort, in collaboration with the owner of Amicitia, is committed to revitalize and restore the urban fabric. This initiative aligns with the…
Otto Scheltus – Reconnect City How can we, reconnect Otto Scheltusflat as an urban hotspot bridging the central station and historic centre, creating innovative residential typologies and dynamic public spaces to create an inclusive new city landmark? The Otto Scheltusflat presents a key opportunity to reconnect and reshape its urban fabric recreating a new landmark…
Stadshuisplein – Rebuild Culture How can we, rebuild Stadhuisplein into a dynamic Cultural Quarter which integrate performance venues, honours heritage and create a pedestrian-friendly design, bridging the historic core and river-front redevelopments into one harmonious urban experience? The Stadhuisplein area In Amersfoort Is a historically layered urban site that reflects the city’s evolution from a…
Kop van Isselt – Reintegrate Old How can we, re-purpose Kop van Isselt’s industrial heritage buildings into a vibrant mixed-use identity establishing new homes, creative industries, and lively green public spaces to foster a dynamic, sustainable urban ecosystem for Kop van Isselt? Amersfoort is re-imagining its urban landscape to create vibrant, sustainable and inclusive growth.…
Koppelbrug – Rethink Health How can we, rethink Koppelbrug as a mix-use building complex combining indoor/outdoor sports, housing, and parking so it becomes a landmark for health, community well-being, and inclusive urban living along the River Eem? The Koppelbrug is a cornerstone in the ambitious urban transformation of Kop van Isselt. The site offers an…
Amersfoort is thriving and embracing significant growth. Several major societal challenges require solutions, including issues related to housing, mobility, energy, sustainability, and climate change. How we shape these solutions will define the city now and for many generations to come. We prioritize the development with care for the living environment of people, animals, and plants.…