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IKC Sterrenkwartier
New IKC Sterrenkwartier educational building provides peace and space for learning
In Spijkenisse, we developed a new integrated child center (IKC) on behalf of the municipality of Nissewaard and Hevo, housing two schools, a daycare center, after-school care, and a gym. Embera managed the entire process, including the site study, zoning plan amendment, design coordination, tendering, and construction.
The "Het Sterrenkwartier" integrated child center is a place where children aged 2 to 12 can learn, play, and develop. The educational building accommodates approximately 430 students. One of the schools is CBS Marimba. Principal Annabelle van Wijk is very enthusiastic about the new building, which perfectly aligns with her vision and the Marimba philosophy. “Personal leadership is central to our education. Every child can and should be proud of who they are here.” Van Wijk looks back on a successful construction process.
"Malco gave me insight into the various roles and process steps. He was always very clear, made sure all parties were involved and kept a close eye on the interests of the client and end users. I could bring anything to him."
Annabelle van Wijk
School leader, Marimba primary school in Spijkenisse
“We wanted to remain true to the atmosphere of our old building in the new premises. With peace, boundaries, and safety. I believe that children can only truly learn well when they feel comfortable and safe.”
Although the municipality of Nissewaard, which includes Spijkenisse, was the client, the end users had significant input on the design from the very beginning. For Van Wijk, this was a new role in a world that was new to her. She was guided by Malco van den Eijnde, who managed the project on behalf of Embera. Malco was involved from the very start, conducting a site study, coordinating the zoning plan amendment and design, and overseeing the tendering and construction.
"Where others might have dismissed it as a minor detail, Malco took it seriously and solved it because I felt it was important."
– Annabelle van Wijk
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