8 January 2026 – The magazine OverHolland published a review of Hof doet leven (Courtyard Brings Life) by architect Endry van Velzen. He begins with a precise description of what happens in the project: how the bricks are stacked, how dimensions are determined and how practical considerations resulted in the ordering of  the architecture:

‘Now we focus on the proportions. This is perhaps Hans van der Heijden’s true signature, also reflected in other work carried out by his firm. The size ratios are often elongated. Graceful, but just a little longer than you might expect. The narrow, long brick and elongated dormer, the relationship between the low facade and the high roof. It is not without reason that it was the Mannerist architects who built their designs with extensive knowledge of architecture, appropriate irony and infectious commitment.’

Thank you, Endry. It is an informative and patient piece for us as well.