Article TIME Magazine
Interview Architect Koen Olthuis
In the September issue of the American newsmagazine TIME Magazine, Koen Olthuis comments on how some Dutch architects deal with the consequences of climate change.
Home Fair a success
for Het Nieuwe Water
Het Nieuwe Water garnered a great deal of attention during the Westland Home Fair on April 8-9, 2011. Water Chamber 1 took center stage at the fair. This phase of the project is located between the Poelkade, Galgeweg, Naaldwijkseweg (N467) and Dijckerwaal roads, close to the Naaldwijk town center.
Read more >>Water Chamber 1
A wealth of variety in homes
The first scale models of Water Chamber 1 were revealed at the Westland Home Fair on April 8-9, 2011. The selection of homes in this phase of the project generated a great deal of interest. The options vary from attractive starter homes to single-family homes and apartments.
Amphibious Housing
Book now available for € 35
People have been living on and alongside water for centuries, and the Netherlands, with its polders, dikes and waterways, boasts a unique tradition in this regard. The consequences of climate change and urban expansion for this densely populated delta are great, which is a driving force for experiments with innovative forms of housing and organizational principles.
Read more >>The Citadel
Floating apartments
Europe's first floating apartment complex is being realized in Het Nieuwe Water! The complex contains 60 luxury apartments with spacious patios and a parking space in the indoor garage. The Citadel is currently under development. Please check back often - as soon as we have concrete information on the start of sales, we will report it on this website.
The Traverse
Spacious private lots
Five spacious private lots situated on a hill, each with its own unique, custom-designed architecture. Luxury waterfront homes with sundecks on up to three levels. These homes on the water are fully customizable. The boat landing under each home, unique in the Westland region, connects you to the entire Westland waterway network.
Home selection guide
Choose your new home
Watch this space! Our home selection guide is coming soon. This useful tool makes it easier to choose the home that's right for you and to place it within the neighborhood. You can specify the type of home, whether it is floating or land-based, the price, the living area or the lot number.




