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Dam Amsterdam – fase 1 gereed

Fase 1 van het lichtplan Dam is gerealiseerd: het plein en de gevels zijn opnieuw uitgelicht. Door middel van een lichtsluier zijn de gevels aan elkaar verbonden.

Opening Nationaal Holocaust Museum

Sunday March 10, 2024 the Nationaal Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam opened its doors after several years of renovation.
Photo: Mike Bink

Exhibition Frans Hals in Rijksmuseum

The exhibition Frans Hals opened in the Rijksmuseum, we did the lighting design.

Photo: Rijksmuseum

Nominatie voor d’Arc awards 2023

 

We are shortlisted in the d’Arc awards – Places, with our project Stadhuis Den Helder.

Nomination d’Arc awards 2023

Dutch winner of the LIT Awards 2023

Beersnielsen won the LIT Awards 2023 in the category “Workplace lighting design”, for Adyen headquarters.
LIT awards 2023

Taro Gerda

Vrouwen aan het front

Listen to the interview about women fotographers in wars.
npo radio 1 over tentoonstelling Vrouwen aan het front

Junior paleis het Loo

Junior Paleis ook geopend

After Paleis het Loo opened its doors in April 2023 after a major renovation, it was now the Junior Paleis‘ turn.

Architectuurjaarboek 2023 Singer Laren

Jaarboek Architectuur 2022/2023

One of the projects Beersnielsen did the lighting design for is in the Jaarboek Architectuur 2022/2023: Singer Laren, design by Bedaux de Brouwer architects.

Stevns Klint won Muse Design Award

Stevens Klint Experience won the golden award in de Muse Design Award.
Congratulations Tinker imagineers! It was nice to work with you on this project.

VCA

VCA-certificate for the whole team

The whole Beersnielsen team has been to school for a day to learn how to work safely on construction sites and in other places. All passed the exam!

Spirituele Urgentie SMS

Opening “Spirituele Urgentie” in Stedelijk museum Schiedam

November 2022 opened the exhibition “Spirituele Urgentie”  in Stedelijk museum Schiedam.
Photos: Victor Wennekes

Pillows |Amsterdam

Opening hotel Pillows Amsterdam

After a long renovation, Pillows hotel at Mauritskade Amsterdam has just opened its doors. Beersnielsen was responsible for the lighting design of all interior spaces. Congratulations to all involved in this beautiful project!

Opening Stevns Klint (Denmark)

October 12 queen Margrethe II opened Stevns Klint Experience, an exhibition about the extinction of the dinosaurs.

kroonluchter

Custom made chandelier

For a private residence Beersnielsen designed a bespoke chandelier made out of the light rope “Jane” by Xal.

Stedelijk Museum Schiedam

The Stedelijk Museum Schiedam reopened in May 2022 after a renovation. Beersnielsen was responsible for the new lighting design and did the lighting out for the new exhibitions.

Jaarboek Architectuur 2021/2022

On the cover of the Jaarboek Architectuur 2021/2022, the temporary housing of the Eerste Kamer, renovated by Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven. Beersnielsen provided the pendants and spots.

BNA beste gebouw

Congratulations Bedaux de Brouwer architecten winning BNA beste gebouw van het jaar 2022 and the publieksprijs for Singer Laren. It was nice working together at this beautiful project.

Testing on-site

Testing on site is a major part of our work. Last week we were at Vroonermeer-noord and we had a special spectator. More about this fun project, later at our website …

Beersnielsen Lichtontwerp Paleis het Loo

First opening Paleis het Loo

After years of renovation, Paleis het Loo (partly) reopened. Beersnielsen was at the openingsparty to enjoy the new museum. Next year you can see the whole museum.

Singer Laren BNA nominatie

Singer Laren nominatie BNA beste gebouw van het jaar. Wij stemmen op dit bijzondere gebouw van Bedaux de Brouwer Architecten, waarvoor wij het lichtontwerp mochten verzorgen.

Highest point Fenix Museum

Today the 22 meter high Tornado core for the new Fenix Museum in Rotterdam has been placed. We have been working on the lighting design for this special feature and for the entire museum.

Beersnielsen at work on site

Last week Beersnielsen was testing on site in the city center of Amsterdam. Trying, testing, looking and talking about light … such nice evenings!
Keep posted to see where we were…

Premetro Antwerpen

In a team with GROUPA, Archipelago and Tractebel, Beersnielsen is working on the lighting design for never used subway stations in Antwerp.

Testing on location, Laurenskerk

During a beautiful summer night Sjoerd tested new uplights for the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam. The old ones have been destroyed or removed
or …. . Time for new ones.

Working on the exhibition lighting of the palace

After 3,5 years of renovation, Paleis het Loo can start redecorating the Corps de Logis. We are working on the exhibitions lighting design.

Glass ceilings Paleis het Loo

The glass ceilings on top of the bassecour in Paleis het Loo have been placed. These panels are important for the daylight feeling (and for the lighting design) in the extension of the museum.

Metro Oostlijn Dutch Daylight Award

And … we WON … !!! The Dutch Daylight Award 2020 for our project Stationsrenovatie Metro Oostlijn. A project which we have been hired for by GROUP A.

Full Nachtwacht Rijksmuseum

Reconstructed missing parts of The Nachtwacht have been added to the painting. We were there for lighting out, together with journalists from all over the world, such as the New York Times.

Nominated with two projects

Two projects Beersnielsen worked on have been nominated for a Dutch Daylight Award; the Park Paviljoen and Stationsrenovatie Metro Oostlijn. We keep our fingers crossed!

MEWP certification for the whole team

Yesterday at a beautiful sunny day, the whole Beersnielsen team has been practicing with aerial platforms and got certificated for using MEWPS at worksites and in museums.

Opening ‘Slavernij’ in Rijksmuseum

The Slavernij exhibition in Het Rijksmuseum has been opened by the King. Beersnielsen was responsible for the lighting design and the lighting out of this exhibition.

Stadhuis Rotterdam almost finished

Working on such a beautiful spring evening at one of the most iconic buildings in Rotterdam: Stadhuis Rotterdam illuminated by Beersnielsen, just as the Coolsingel (also almost finished).

Illuminating a braid

The sculptures route at the Westersingel in Rotterdam houses a new artpiece. The braid of Kalliopi Lemos. On behalf of Stichting Droom en Daad Beersnielsen illuminated this tall statue.

Stadhuis Den Helder

At Willemsoord in Den Helder a new city hall will be built, partially in national monument building 66. Beersnielsen has been asked for the lighting design of both buildings and their surroundings.

Lakenhal won NRP Gulden Feniks 2020

Another price for our project Museum De Lakenhal Leiden. The NRP Gulden Feniks 2020. Congrats team Lakenhal on winning this renovation award!

Park Pavilion won BNA category price

Park Pavilion De Hoge Veluwe won another award; the BNA price 2020 in the category Identity & Icon value. We congratulate the team with this award!

Big Green Egg – Adriaan Dessing Prijs

The office building of Big Green Egg Europe won the Adriaan Dessing Prijs 2020. Congrats Team Paul de Vroom + Sputnik. It was nice to work with you on this great project!

Testing on site

Another test on the Marineterrein in Amsterdam. Playing with light to create a saver area, with a clear routing and a recognizable identity. Some of our previous ideas will be realized soon.

Casino Middelkerke, Belgium

Consortium Nautilus won the competition for the new casino in Middelkerke. Beersnielsen is part of the team consisting of Ciril, ZJA, DELVA, OZ, Bureau Bouwtechniek, Furnibo and Democo.

A jummy lighting design

Sometimes a lighting design illuminates the sweetest things, such as the patisserie of the Bijenkorf Amsterdam. This design is part of the big refurbishment of the Bijenkorf.

Paleis het Loo, under contruction

Somewhere in this gigantic project our lighting design is hidden … still working on this interesting big puzzle.
Enjoy the movie!

Sneak peek Wereldmuseum

Beersnielsen has been part of the renovation of the Wereldmuseum. One hall of the exhibition ‘Kruispunt Rotterdam’ just opened. In September you can visit the whole museum.

Theater Zuidplein has moved

In May Theater Zuidplein moved to it’s new building. We can see new theater shows, or drink a coffee or eat something in the restaurant from September 15th. We can’t wait!

Bronze Lamp – Creativity Awards 2020

The Crying Statue won a Bronze Lamp.
“The use of the technology to generate the teardrops in a physical way is both inventive and surprising.”

Fenix Landverhuizersmuseum

The refurbishment of the Fenix Landverhuizersmuseum in Rotterdam has started. Working hard on the lighting design for this new landmark.

Nomination Dutch Creativity Award

The crying statue of the Dutch Aidsfonds has been nominated for the Dutch Creativity Awards 2020. Beersnielsen highlighted the every-40-second-tear.

Pavilion stands out because of lighting

Architecture and Design magazine Metropolis has chosen Park Pavilion Hoge Veluwe as one of the ‘9 Interiors From Around the World That Stands Out Because of Lighting’.

Marineterein Amsterdam

Testing on location, het Marineterrein, a former military area in Amsterdam. Playing with light to create a saver area, with a clear routing and a recognizable identity.

Rijksmuseum TEFAF 2020

Jeppe Hein’s art welcomes the visitors of the Rijksmuseum/ING TEFAF stand 2020. Beersnielsen was asked to lighten out the stand with the colorful balloons of Jeppe Hein.

Again an award for the chandeliers

After winning a Darc award our project the biophilic chandeliers in Parc Pavilion de Hoge Veluwe also won a LIT Award in the category Interior Architectural Illumination.

Beautiful book

Beersnielsen congratulates Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven Architecten BV with their beautiful book ‘Museum De Lakenhal A Portrait’ about the renovation of the museum.

Super happy with our Darc Award

We are so happy that our project Biophilic Light Chandeliers for Park Pavilion De Hoge Veluwe won a Darc Award in the category Art Bespoke – best light art scheme.

Opening De Vereeniging 30 November

Last Saturday was the grand opening of the totally renovated concert hall De Vereeniging in Nijmegen. Beersnielsen was responsible for the lighting design of the interior and exterior.

Crying Statue Wereld Aids Dag

Aids Fonds Nederland asked Beersnielsen to help with lighting out the tear of the crying statue, which has been revealed at the Dam in Amsterdam at Wereld Aids dag.

Sneak Peek Office Building Krinkels

A quick sneak peek of the new Krinkels head office in Breda. We have been fine tuning the light … more photos of this special office building will follow.

Architectenweb Awards

The Lakenhal won the Architectenweb awards in the categories Interior and Public Building. Beersnielsen congratulates Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven architects as architects of the year.

The King opens De Lakenhal

After a long period of renovation and expansion, the King opened Museum de Lakenhal last June. Beersnielsen has been responsible for the lighting design.

Nachtwacht, Rijksmuseum

The Nachtwacht has been placed in a glass box for research and restoration activities. Beersnielsen has been involved in this process for advise and lighting out this giant painting.

Metro Oostlijn winner Gulden Feniks

Beersnielsen is happy with the Gulden Feniks in the category ‘Complex of buildings’ for our project Metro Oostlijn. We congratulate all team members with this achievement!

King opens Park Pavilion

After a long designing and building process the King was the first to walk into the new Park Paviljoen De Hoge Veluwe. The lighting design and the chandeliers are Beersnielsen’s.

Opening Zwart Janstraat

Last Friday, June 7th 2019, councilor of the city of Rotterdam, Barbara Kathmann, lightened the new lighting icons in the Noordmolen- and Zwart Janstraat in Rotterdam.

Bijenkorf Amsterdam

Coming weekend Bijenkorf Amsterdam re-opens the first floor after a big renovation. Beersnielsen is responsible for the lighting design of this men’s fashion floor.

Beersnielsen esplanade lantaarn Coolsingel Rotterdam

Coolsingel lantern

Last week councilor Van Gils revealed the new Esplanade-lantern at the Coolsingel. Beersnielsen advised West 8 lighting wise for this eye catching object.

Beersnielsen lighting designers LIT AWARD Winner

LIT AWARD WINNER – Big Green Egg

Beersnielsen won the LIT AWARD / Workplace Lighting with project the Big Green Egg.
Check out this project at the LIT Award site: Workplace Lighting Winner

Gevel Bijenkorf Rotterdam_lichtplan Beersnielsen

Facade Bijenkorf Rotterdam restored

The original lighting in the windows of the Bijenkorf Rotterdam, designed by Beersnielsen, has been restored in the way architect Marcel Breuer had intended it.

Beersnielsen Lighting design Schielandshuis

Opening Schielandshuis

The Schielandshuis has been reopened to the public by alderman Struijvenberg and the chairman of LUCI, the Lighting Urban Community International.

Mieke van der Velden_40 under 40

40 under 40

Beersnielsen congratulates our lighting designer Mieke van der Velden with her 40 under 40 nomination  2019 by Lighting Magazine.
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Beersnielsen Luci Rotterdam 2019

Luci Rotterdam

Last week Rotterdam was Luci’s City Under Microscope. Of course Sjoerd and Juliette joined this interesting and inspiring convention in their hometown.

Beersnielsen Lighting design Award winning projects

Frame Awards

Two of our lighting design projects are winners of a Frame Award 2019: Metro Oostlijn (govern-
mental) and Hotel QO (sustainability). Congrats to everyone who worked on these projects!

Beersnielsen belicht Erwin Olaf in het Gemeentemuseum, Bauhaus in Boijmans van Beuningen en Rembrandt in het Rijksmuseum

Lighting three incredible exhibitions

Beersnielsen has been working on three incredible exhibitions: Bauhaus in Boijmans van Beuningen, Erwin Olaf in the Gemeentemuseum and Rembrandt in the Rijksmuseum.

Women in Lighting_Interview from Light Collective _Juliette Nielsen at Beersnielsen

Interview by Light Collective

Light Collective interviewed Juliette for their project ‘ Women in Lighting’, about gender inclusivity and how this is beneficial to the profession as a whole.

Beersnielsen lichtproef onder de Hofbogen in Rotterdam

Testing at the Hofbogen in Rotterdam

Last night Juliette and Paula Arntzen have been testing fixtures, light patterns and colors at one of the underpasses at the Hofbogen. Click for more info about this project.

Beersnielsen gives a lecture to Chinese design students.

Lecture and tour Chinese students

In December we gave a lecture to Chinese design students from the university of Shanghai and we visited some of our projects, such as The Rijksmuseum and the Bijenkorf.

Collectiegebouw Boijmans Beuningen, lichtplan door Beersnielsen lichtontwerpers

Collectiegebouw Boijmans Beuningen

At this moment, the foundation of the Collection Building of Museum Boijmans Beuningen has been completed. read more

PLDC young speakers competition Dieuwertje Vogt

PLDC Young Speakers Competition

Our lighting designer Dieuwertje Vogt is a semi finalist for the PLDC young speakers competition. Check her pitch for her presentation about lighting design for visually impaired people.

Beersnielsen icons Zwart Jan en Noordmolenstraat

The making of the Zwart Janstraat

The making of the icons for the lighting plan for the Zwart Jan and Noordmolenstraat in Rotterdam. More info about this urban project at Beersnielsen / portfolio.

Beersnielsen belicht Gemeentemuseum Den Haag Femmes Fatales

Femmes Fatales in Gemeentemuseum

Last week we have been busy lighting out the exhibition Femmes Fatales in the Gemeentemuseum. Omroep West filmed the making of. Volkskrant article. More info

Beersnielsen belicht cafe Bijenkorf Rotterdam

Bijenkorf Cafe Rotterdam

In the ongoing refurbishment of the Bijenkorf Rotterdam we finished lighting out the cafe at the ground floor.

The making of De Bolder in Den Helder

The Making of the Bolder

In this movie Marc Ruygrok tells all about the making of De Bolder in Den Helder.
You can read more about this project in our portfolio.

Beersnielsen at lights in Alingsas

Workshop Alingsas

Last september Beersnielsen’s Juliette and Mieke were workshop heads at Lights in Alingsas. A week of hard work with their team started with a presentation. Portfolio / facebook

Sao Paulo LED Forum 2018 Mieke van der Velden lighting designer at Beersnielsen

LED Forum, Sao Paulo

Beersnielsen’s Mieke van der Velden has been asked to give a lecture at the 9th Led Forum in Sao Paulo. The topic she chose was ‘Light and materials, creating moments of wonder’.

Beersnielsen at work de Bolder in Den helder

Lighting the Bolder

Testing the lighting of the Bolder in Den Helder. This huge art object with text in relief forms a nice lighting challenge. Our plan is ready, now we have to wait for implementation.

Bolder Den Helder, beersnielsen assisted Marc Ruygrok

De Bolder, Den Helder

During the ‘Stadshart op koers‘ party in Den Helder, the Bolder has been revealed. Beersnielsen assisted Marc Ruygrok and will be responsible for lighting out this huge art object.

Beersnielsen lichtontwerp Big Green Egg

Big Green Egg at Architectenweb

The new office of the Big Green Egg is at Architectenweb. We were responsible for the lighting design of this attractive office building.
Photo: Ossip van Duivenbode

Beersnielsen licht Zadkine uit met Led

LED Light for Zadkine

A LED fixture from 100 metre above now puts a light on ‘De Verwoeste Stad’  from Zadkine.

 

Beersnielsen in L+D Magazine - Hotel QO Amsterdam

Hotel QO in L+D Magazine

One of our latest project Hotel QO in Amsterdam has been published in L+D Magazine #69.
Article
L+D #69

Beersnielsen lighting designers

New team

We are happy with our new team of lighting designers and we’d like to congratulate Iris and Dieuwertje with the completion of their degree as lighting designer and Wim as industrial designer.

Beersnielsen lichtontwerpers lichtplan voor Focus Filmtheater

Opening Focus Filmtheater Arnhem

Friday 15th 2018,Focus Filmtheater in Arnhem opened it’s doors with a big big party. The lighting design of the public is made by Beersnielsen.
read more

Lichtplan Schielandshuis Rotterdam door Beersnielsen Lichtontwerpers

Testing lighting design Schielandshuis

The famous Schielandshuis in the center of Rotterdam is hidden between huge office buildings and hardly can be found.
read more

Lichtontwerp winkelgebied Beverwijk door Beersnielsen Lichtontwerpers

Projections Breestraat Beverwijk

The last component of our lighting design for the Breestraat in Beverwijk has been installed. The gobo -projections, created by artist Lenneke van der Goot, can now be seen at the city center.

Chandelier for bezoekerscentrum hoge veluwe designed by Beersnielsen lichtontwerpers

Testing for visitor’s centre Hoge Veluwe

Testing the reflections for the roof of the new to build multifunctional visitor’s centre Hoge Veluwe.
Beersnielsen is desiging a chandelier which reflects patterns from nature on the curved roof.

Beersnielsen Lights in Alingsas

Lights in Alingsås

In March Juliette Nielsen and Mieke van der Velden were in Alingsås to prepare the workshop they wil give in september during Lights in Alingsås.

Lichtontwerp De Vereeniging Nijmegen door Beersnielsen lichtontwerpers

De Vereeniging, new phase

We started working on a new phase of the interior and the exterior of De Vereeniging in Nijmegen.

Louis Kalff Lighting Inspiration for Beersnielsen Lighting designers

Inspiration in L+D Magazine

The work of Dutch designer en lighting designer Louis Kalff from the early 20th century is a source of inspiration for Beersnielsen’s Sjoerd van Beers. He bought some woodcuts made by Louis Kalff and posted them on FacebookL+D Magazine from Brasil noticed his post and asked Sjoerd to write about it in L+D Magazine.
You can read the article at: http://bit.ly/2HU6sDg

Working in a new museum

Last week, Beersnielsen worked on the ‘Gonzalez, Picasso and friends‘ exhibition in the Gemeentemuseum, Den Haag. read more

Beersnielsen belicht stoom-zeilschip De Bonaire in droogdok

Steamship The Bonaire, Den Helder

The renovated steam-and-sail ship The Bonaire is situated in the dry-dock at the old navy yard Willemsoord in Den Helder. Beersnielsen illuminated this proud, beautiful vessel.

City at eye level_lichtontwerpers Beersnielsen

Opening City at Eye Level

City at Eye Level is a game developed by the municipality of Rotterdam, housing cooperation Havensteder and Stipo for the ZOHO area in Rotterdam. Eight teams made creative plans for the plinths and the adjacent outdoor space in this developing neighborhood. read more

Beersnielsen_lichtontwerp zwartjanstraat Rotterdam

Lichtjesstraat Rotterdam

The Zwartjanstraat en the Noordmolenstraat are famous shopping streets in the north of Rotterdam. read more

Beersnielsen belicht Maelwael in Rijksmuseum

Review Maelwael in Rijksmuseum

Light is quite often a very important factor in creating an art exhibition. read more

Beersnielsen belicht hofbogen ZOHO

Experimenting in our own backyard

A few weeks ago, on a beautiful summer evening we ‘played’ with light in a few underpasses at our own Hofbogen. Together with Paula Arntzen from Studio Arntzen we have been assigned to give a boost to the Hofbogen. At the moment we are experimenting with colors and patterns … to be continued ….

Oostplein verlicht, Oostplein

Uplifting a boring, dark and unpleasant square with light is – in our opinion – a fantastic challenge! read more

Beersnielsen joins Museum Lighting Symposium

Museum Lighting Symposium

Next to assignments at an urban scale, or interior assignments, museum lighting is an important part of our portfolio. read more

Rijksmuseum Schiphol belicht door Beersnielsen

Rijksmuseum Schiphol

Rijksmuseum is back at Schiphol Airport. This branch of the Rijksmuseum is now situated in a glass box at the completely renovated Holland Boulevard. read more

Exceed, Chris van Hoogdalem

Exceed! 2017

We already wrote about the Jan Schoonhoven exhibition in Museum Prinsenhof in Delft, this exhibition/project now has been followed by an exhibition at Exceed 2017!. read more

Jaarboek Landschap/Stedenbouw

Two Beersnielsen projects made it to The Jaarboek Landschapsarchitectuur en Stedenbouw this year. read more

Villa vijversburg

Exactly one year ago we were testing several lighting options on the exterior and in the garden of Villa Vijversburg, situated close to Leeuwarden. read more

Lichtplan gevel Bijenkorf Utrecht door Beersnielsen lichtontwerpers

Facade Bijenkorf Utrecht

In the process of facelifting the Bijenkorf’s shops in Amsterdam, Utrecht en Rotterdam, the facade of Bijenkorf Utrecht has been transformed. read more

Beersnielsen lighting designers in Luminous

Luminous about Segers Rijksmuseum

Hercules Segers in the Rijksmuseum was a very special project to work on. His precious small drawings sometimes allowed only 40 lux. read more

Maritiem Icoon Den Helder_Beersnielsen

Maritime Icon in Den Helder

Last week during Sail Den Helder a small version of the 6 meter high double bolder has been hand over to the major of Den Helder. read more

Beersnielsen belicht kunst

Beschermengel, Isala Hospital in Zwolle

Herman Lamers is de artist of the ‘Beschermengel’, a statue situated in front of the Isala hospital in Zwolle. read more

Beersnielsen licht Zadkine uit

Maintenance Zadkine spot

Lighting the famous statue of Zadkine ‘verwoeste stad’ at Plein 1940 in Rotterdam is a specialized task. read more

Het Nieuwe Instituur_ The Surface_belicht door Beersnielsen lichtontwerpers

Designing the Surface Het Nieuwe Instituut

January 27th the exhibition ‘Designing the Surface’ opened in Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam. read more

Beersnielsen Lighting Designers Philips Campus

Movie Golden Light, Philips Lighting HQ

In addition to the photographs of the Golden Light project in the atrium of Philips Lighting HQ we also made a movie to show the effect of the golden light.

Beersnielsen Lighting designers cover Mondo Arc

Cover Mondo Arc

It’s always nice to start a new year on the cover of a magazine. read more

Beersnielsen Lighting Design Sationsplein in Den Helder

Testing at Stationsplein Den Helder

Last night was testing night in Den Helder. read more

Beersnielsen testing lighting design in port of Antwerp

Testing in port of Antwerp

The realization of some projects takes some time… sometimes several years … read more