NAME
STEVEN MICHIEL BEUNDER
COMPANY
TOWNLAND CONSULTANTS LTD
CURRENT POSITION
ASSOCIATE/MASTER PLANNER
YEAR OF BIRTH
1969
NATIONALITY
DUTCH
KEY EXPERIENCE
Mr. Beunder is an Associate/ Master Planner with more than 20 years of experience in both large scale strategic and
detailed site specific urban planning and urban design. The first 10 years of those he spent in Europe, the last 7
years in Asia.
Mr. Beunder has over the years gained a particular experience in working on complex urban regeneration and
revitalization projects, both in Europe as in Asia.
Mr. Beunder is permanently based in Mumbai since 2008. As an Associate/ Master Planner he has been working on
Master Planning projects in India since 2005 and is highly familiar with the specific requirements for planning and
design strategies in India. As a Project Manager Mr. Beunder has been leading teams of planners, designers,
infrastructure engineers and real estate experts on various strategic and site specific planning projects over the last
decade.
Country Experience: India, Indonesia, China, South Korea, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1993
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1992
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1988
MA Degree, Human Geography and Planning, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
Certificate, Urban Design, University of Delft, The Netherlands
Certificate, Urban Planning, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom
Certificate, Urban Design, Polytechnic for Urban Design and Planning - Utrecht, The
Netherlands
Certificate, Business Administration, Polytechnic for Economics, Utrecht, The
Netherlands
EXPERIENCE RECORD
2009 - To date
Associate/Master Planner - Townland Consultants Limited
Responsible for:
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Project management
Urban design concept development
Site specific concept planning
Land use and master planning
Urban design guidelines
Co-ordination / writing reports and other deliverables
Business development
Marketing
Technical and financial proposals
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Project Examples:
Conceptual Master Planning for Mixed Use Township Development at Bayer (40 ha)
and Clariant (20 ha), Thane, India, Kalpataru Properties Pvt. Limited
Project Manager and Design Supervisor on a Project preparing a Master Plan and Urban
Design for the redevelopment of two former industrial sites (1.3 million sq.m. built up
area) in Thane, India. The mixture of land uses planned for the Site, which include
residential apartments, retail and hospitality uses, offices and civic facilities, combined
with a high Floor Space Index (Plot Ratio), forms the inspiration to plan the Sites
according to the New Urbanism principles of the ‘Urban Village’. The careful
integration of the extensive existing tree cover into the new urban fabric will give the
Developments another unique spatial quality.
Conceptual Master Planning for Wadala Commerical Centre (109 ha), Mumbai, India,
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
Project Manager and Land Use Planner on a Project in which TOWNLAND in
association with Edifice Architects won an international bid to Master Plan the new
Central Business District for Mumbai (4.4 million square metres Built Up Area).
Focused around two monorail stations, a high density commercial district of international
standards is planned. The framework for the Master Plan is formed by a network of
pedestrian oriented public spaces at different levels, lined with retail, leisure and civic
amenities, seamlessly connecting all commercial and residential towers to the nodes of
public transportation.
Landmark Mixed Use Residential & Commercial Development, Kolkata, India, Lend
Lease Company (India) Limited
Project Manager and Design Supervisor on a Project commissioned to prepare
Conceptual Architectural Design for a mixed use Residential and Commercial
Development located on a prime site in downtown Kolkata. Comprising a built up area
of 18,580 square metres (approx.), the development will be a landmark project for the
City which will contribute to its skyline as an icon.
Mixed Used Township (150 Acres / 60.7 Hectares), Kasara, Maharashtra, India, Brick
Eagle Capital Advisory
Project Manager and Design Supervisor on a Project commissioned to undertake
Conceptual Master Layout Planning for a 83.61 Hectare Mixed Use Project near Kasara,
Maharashtra, India. The Site is located on a table top plateau, incorporates steep slopes
and is surrounded by a forest zone providing a serene, pollution free environment. The
design of the Project took advantage of the unique location, natural beauty and
connectivity of the Site to Mumbai, with a mix of Residential Typologies, Education,
Healthcare, Tourism and Recreation.
Concept Architecture and Design Development for 2 Villa types, 3 Apartment types, a
Mall, Clubhouse and Hotel (total 1,000,000 sqft built up area), Dharapur Aerotropolis,
Guwahati, India - Brahmaputra Realtors Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Design Supervisor for this comprehensive Architectural Project,
aimed at bringing a new international design standard to north-east India with an
integrated architectural and urban design approach for a broad mix of building typologies
within one township.
Master Planning, Dharapur Aerotropolis (50 acres), Guwahati, India – Brahmaputra
Realtors Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Master Planner. The Master Layout Plan has a carefully
planned mix of uses and open spaces. The extensive green cover, low building heights
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and consistent use of curved lines in the design of open spaces and building alignments,
give the development an old-world charm and unique life style quality.
Redevelopment Mixed Use Shopping District T Nagar (1700 acres), Chennai, India –
Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Financial Services Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Master Planner. The Project initiated by the Government
will for the first time in India bring a comprehensive approach to inner-city
redevelopment, from environmental and traffic issues, to social development and an
integrated vision for real estate development and the design of the public realm.
TOWNLAND was responsible for the overall spatial concept, urban design and
landscape design interventions. The Project is currently going through several stages of
Public Consultation.
Master Planning ‘Aerotropolis’ (2,300 acres), Durgapur, India - Bengal Aerotropolis
Projects Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Master Planner on a Project transforming a 2,300 acre
site in the vicinity of Asansol, West Bengal into a comprehensive Aerotropolis,
comprising of a new Airport, an Industrial and Logistics Zone, an IT Hub, an
Institutional Zone and complementary Township Development for 100,000 people
providing quality housing for people from all social strata and modern supporting
facilities including state-of-the-art Educational and Medical Institutions, a
comprehensive Shopping and Leisure Centre, a Theme Park and a First Class Golf
Course. The Project is currently under construction.
Master Planning, New Town Nav Surat (1,654 acres), Surat, India – Kalpataru Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Master Planner on a Project transforming a barren Site
on the outskirts of Surat into a comprehensive Eco-Friendly New Town. The New Town
will comprise of a Business Park and large scale Waterfront including an Institutional
and Recreational Zone and a broad range of residential neighbourhoods for all income
groups. The New Town will provide housing for 200,000 and hold a floating population
of another 100,000 people.
Master Planning ‘Centre of Innovation & Excellence’ Kharghar Hill Plateau
Development (234 acres), Mumbai, India - Indiabulls Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Master Planner for a landmark development in Navi
Mumbai. The conceptual master plan for a mixed use residential, educational, medical
and tourism development, aims to put Navi Mumbai on the map with an innovative
approach to Master Planning and Architecture following the latest international standards
in sustainable architecture, urban design, and pedestrian-oriented neighbourhood
planning.
Master Planning and Concept Architecture, Dwarka Mall cum Office (400,000 sqft) and
Shivaji Stadium Station Retail Development, New Delhi, India - Reliance Infrastructure
Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Master Planner on a Master Planning and Concept
Architecture Project, aimed at redesigning the pedestrian flow and retail layout in two
new major metro stations and the concept architecture and retail mix for a large scale
Mall cum Office complex in New Delhi.
Concept Architecture Canopy Structure at Shivaji Stadium Station, New Delhi, India Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
Project Manager and Design Supervisor. TOWNLAND has designed a large canopy
structure for the area next to the recently opened Shivaji Stadium Metro Station. The
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Canopy not only provides much needed cover from the elements for the waiting
passengers and outdoor retail kiosks, but is primarily aimed to create a visually striking
image for the Metro Station, bringing more foot-fall to the Metro and its underground
Mall.
2008 - 2009
Associate Urban Planner / Head of Urban Design India - Aedas Urban Design &
Landscape Mumbai, India
Responsible for:
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Project management
Urban design concept development
Site specific concept planning
Land use and master planning
Urban design guidelines
Co-ordination/ writing reports and other deliverables
Business development
Marketing
Technical and financial proposals
Project Examples:
Detailed Master Planning, Urban Design and Conceptual Landscape Design of
Residential Township (190 acres), Bangalore, India – Fire Capital Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Urban Planner during the detailed Master Planning and
Urban Design of a Township on the outskirts of Bangalore. Mr Beunder played an
important role ensuring the development was planned and designed according the
highest international standards in urban design, landscaping and architecture. The Project
is currently under construction.
Detailed Master Planning, Urban Design and Schematic Landscape Design of
Residential Township (150 acres), Nagpur, India – Fire Capital Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Urban Planner during the detailed Master Planning and
Urban Design of a Township on the outskirts of Nagpur. Mr Beunder played an
important role in ensuring the development was planned and designed according the
highest international standards in urban design, landscaping and architecture. The Project
is currently under construction.
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EXPERIENCE RECORD (Cont’d)
Detailed Master Planning, Urban Design and Conceptual Landscape Design of Mixed
Use Development (375 acres), Gwalior, India – Mantri Developers Pvt Ltd
Project Manager and Associate Urban Planner during the conceptual Master Planning
phase of a mixed use Township on the outskirts of Gwalior. The Project is currently
under construction.
Master Planning and Urban Design Residential Development (50 acres), Kolkata,
India – Tata Housing
Associate Urban Planner responsible for the conceptual Master Planning of a high rise,
high end residential development in Kolkata. Mr Beunder was particularly involved in
the Master Plan Concept and the urban design / landscape guidelines framework.
Detailed Master Planning, Urban Design and Conceptual Landscape Design of
Residential Development (100 acres), Chennai, India – Fire Capital Pvt Ltd
Associate Urban Planner responsible for the conceptual Master Planning of a mixed use
residential development in Chennai. Mr Beunder was particularly involved in the Master
Plan Concept and the urban design / landscape guidelines framework.
2004 - 2007
Principal Town Planner - Townland Consultants Limited
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Project management
Urban and regional design research
Site specific concept planning and development
Strategic plan formulation
Land use and master planning
Developing urban design guidelines
Writing urban planning and urban design reports
Technical and financial proposals
Project Examples:
INDIA
Master Planning Multi-Use Township Project (275 ha) Chennai, India – IVR Prime
Urban Developers Limited
As Principal Town Planner responsible for the Master Planning concept for this
benchmark Project of IVR Prime Urban Development Ltd. Less then 50 kilometres from
the city centre of Chennai, the development goal is to establish an Integrated Township
that will house a variety of uses including residential, recreational, industrial and
commercial, all within close proximity to various existing SEZ’s and industrial
development areas.
Master Plan for the Redevelopment of Central Business District (4 ha), Asansol Town,
India - Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Limited / Asansol Durgapur
Development Authority
Principal Town Planner and Project Manager. The CBD will provide a range of civic and
other amenities including retail and commercial development, institutional facilities,
residential and hotel developments. A strong emphasis was placed on the retention and
adaptive reuse of architecturally and historically significant buildings on the Site in
addition to the creation of a pedestrian friendly and green environment featuring city
squares and a park as signature leisure spaces.
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Land Use Planning and Master Planning for the International Bid for the Bidadi
Integrated Township (4,000 ha), Bangalore, India – Reliance Energy Limited / Reliance
Infocomm Infrastructure Private Limited
Principal Town Planner and Project Manager for the conceptual master planning of the
Bidadi Integrated Township Project (BITP), the first of five integrated township Projects
conceived by the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA).
Master Planning and Concept Architecture for International Bid for Central Business
District (40 ha) and 100 storey skyscraper, Hyderabad, India – Reliance Energy
Limited/ Reliance Infocomm Infrastructure Private Limited
Principal Town Planner and Project Manager for the conceptual design of proposed 100
storey Trade Tower and surrounding Business District within Hyderabad. The mixed-use
design brought together ancient ‘Vastu’ planning and design principles with innovative
architecture and modern urban design. The Trade Tower and Business District will be an
important Landmark to the skyline of the city and a symbol of Hyderabad’s growing and
vibrant economy. TOWNLAND’s design got the highest technical mark and helped
Reliance win the bid to develop the Project.
Master Planning for IT Park (40 ha) in Nagpur, India – Shapoorji Pallonji
Principal Town Planner for an IT Park to be developed as part of the SEZ at the new
Multimodal International Passenger and Cargo Hub at Nagpur’s International Airport.
Master Planning for the“Growth Centre” (80 ha) at Shantiniketan, Bolpur, India –
Pragati 47
Principal Town Planner involved in formulating the development concept and
corresponding Master Layout Plan, Urban Design Guidelines and Site Planning for the
proposed “Growth Centre” at Shantiniketan, Bolpur. The Growth Centre will be a
“Centre of Learning & Implementation, Health & Lifestyle” while drawing from social,
spiritual and environmental perspectives.
MAINLAND CHINA
Redevelopment Planning Shopping District along Beiyuan Rd and Detailed Design of
four Multi-modal Traffic Interchange nodes - Jinan, Mainland China
Senior urban planner for a detailed land use planning study of the northern part of Jinan
City, as part of a major urban renewal project focussed on the construction of a Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) System. The Project included the preparation of a Master Layout
Plan for four interchange stations for the BRT System including a detailed pedestrian
circulation analysis.
Urban Redevelopment for East Gongbei and Planning of Supporting Facilities at
Gongbei Station and Qianshan Station, Guangzhou and Zhuhai High Speed Rail (Stage
1 - Zhuhai, Mainland China
Senior Urban Planner on a Study undertaking the urban planning and urban design for
redevelopment of three key Sites in Zhuhai, namely the area East of Gongbei; Gongbei
Station; and Qianshan Station. The Project was initiated in light of the proposed Hong
Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge and the High Speed Railway between Guangzhou and
Zhuhai, which is enhancing Zhuhai’s role as the Gateway for Hong Kong, Macau and the
Pearl River Delta (PRD) to the markets in the rest of Mainland China.
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Planning and Design of Yangchunhu Sub-Centre (1,100 ha) - Wuhan, Mainland China
Senior Urban Planner for the detailed planning and design of the Core Area surrounding
a proposed High Speed Rail Station located within the Yangchunhu Sub-Centre. The
Master Plan provided design solutions to effectively move pedestrians from the High
Speed Rail Station into the surrounding commercial centre.
Conceptual Master Planning of a Tourism Resort Development at Heng Qin Islands
(1,200 ha) - Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, Mainland China
Senior Urban Planner on a land use planning and urban design Study for a
comprehensive tourism resort development on the southern portion of Heng Qin Islands
in Zhuhai. The development comprises several themed resorts, a host of leisure and
recreational facilities centred around a fresh water lake and in the mountains, and resort
style living opportunities focused on the water and on 2 international standard 18-hole
golf courses.
Conceptual Design Scheme and Detail Regulatory Planning Study for Reclamation Site
(90 ha) in Caiyuan Town - Shengshi, Mainland China.
Senior Urban Planner on a Regulatory Planning Study for a reclamation site on Sijiao
Island near Shanghai. A Conceptual Master Layout Plan and Broad Urban Design
Guidelines were prepared for a New Town which will provide a range of uses including
active tourism, recreation, retail and commercial uses, high quality residential
development, civic uses, open space and comprehensive community facilities.
INDONESIA
First Prize in Urban Design Competition for Redevelopment Ngasem Market Tourism
Area - Yogjakarta, Indonesia
Senior Urban Planner of a FIRST PRIZE WINNING ENTRY in the Urban Design
Competition for Ngasem Market Tourism Area in Yogjakarta, Indonesia. For this
Heritage Revitalization Project Mr Beunder was specifically responsible for developing
the design philosophy, designing a strategy for community participation and for the
presentation to the Jury.
Urban Design Study Bintaro Shopping and Entertainment Centre (16 ha) - Jakarta,
Indonesia
Senior Urban Planner for a redevelopment project focused on the establishment of a
landmark retail and entertainment destination in Bintaro, South Jakarta. Specifically
responsible for developing the framework and phasing for the Master Layout Plan,
developing the urban design concept and making presentations to Client.
Master Planning (200ha) and Detailed Site Planning (20 ha) - Sectors 3 and 4, Kota
Deltamas, Jakarta, Indonesia
Senior Urban Planner on a Project preparing (i) a Site Plan for a 200 ha mixed use area
in Delta Mas New Town and (ii) a Detailed Site Plan and Urban Design Guidelines for a
selected area of 20 ha within the mixed use area which will comprise residential housing
clusters supported by retail, commercial and recreational development.
Land Use Planning Study (5,000 ha) and Development Parcel Guidelines (3,000 ha) Jababeka, Cikarang, Jakarta, Indonesia
Senior Urban Planner on a Study setting out (i) a long-term land use plan for 5,000 ha;
and (ii) development parcel guidelines for 3,000 ha of land in Jababeka New Town,
Jakarta.
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SOUTH KOREA
Preliminary Feasibility and Conceptual Master Layout Plan for Jeju International
Cultural Park (80 ha) - Jeju Island, South Korea
Project Manager and Tourism Planner for a Stage 1 Preliminary Feasibility Study and
Preliminary Conceptual Master Layout Plan Project for the Jeju International Cultural
Park (JICP): a 80 ha Theme Park on Jeju Island, South Korea. Upon development, the
JICP will become an integral attraction within the Theme Park Zone, showcasing a
variety of cuisine, beverages, culture and entertainment focused around international
cultural pavilions/enclaves themed on a variety of countries including Mainland China,
Korea, the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
2001 - 2004
Urban Planning Consultant, De Architekten Cie. Research and Development Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Researching planning and environmental policies of local and regional authorities
Spatial, functional and socio-economic analysis
Developing the programmatic framework for Master Layout Plans
Developing urban design guidelines
Writing urban planning and urban design reports
Graphic design reports and diagrams
Communicating with Clients, Residents and Commercial Users
Project management
Giving lectures at seminars and at the Academy for Urban Design and Architecture
in Amsterdam
Project Examples:
Master Plan and Urban Design for an Inner-City Area (70 ha) - Enschede, The
Netherlands
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Taking part in developing the programmatic and spatial framework for the
redevelopment of several mixed-use and residential inner city neighbourhoods
Developing the urban design guidelines
The Inner City Area has been completely constructed according the urban design
concept.
Cultural Historic Research Presikhaaf - Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Developing a process tool to analyse and evaluate the cultural historic quality of a
1950s – 1960s CIAM style neighbourhood and formulate guidelines for a strategic
spatial redevelopment policy
Urban Design Concept Regeneration Area Presikhaaf - Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Taking part in development of the spatial and programmatic urban design concept
for redevelopment of several residential areas and a mixed-use shopping mall in a
1950s - 1960s neighbourhood
Developing the urban design guidelines
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Master Plan for the City of Almelo, The Netherlands
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1997 - 2001
Taking part in developing a Master Plan for redefining the identity of the City
Developing conceptual plans for spatial and programmatic redevelopment of the
City Centre, existing and new residential, recreational and commercial areas
Urban Planner, SVP-Architecture and Urban Planning - Amersfoort, The
Netherlands
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Researching planning and environmental policies of local and regional authorities
Spatial, functional and socio-economic analysis
Developing urban design guidelines
Taking part in developing urban design concepts
Writing urban planning and urban design reports
Graphic design reports and diagrams
Communicating with Clients, Residents and Commercial Users
Project management
Project Examples:
Master Plan for Redevelopment Weiersstraat - Assen, The Netherlands
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Taking part in developing the Masterplan concept for a regeneration area in the
centre of the City of Assen; a mixed use programme with a theatre, 80 houses and
apartments, shops, small offices and parking facilities
Urban Design New Town Nieuw Oosteinde - Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
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Taking part in developing the urban design concept for a New Town: extension of
existing residential neighbourhood in a rural area into a complete new village with
1,500 houses, shops, schools and small offices.
The New Town has been completely constructed according to the original urban
design concept.
Urban Design Concept Down Town Regeneration Area - Veenendaal, The Netherlands
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Developing design guidelines and an urban design concept for a regeneration area
in the centre of the city of Veenendaal; a mixed use programme of 100 apartments,
shops, offices, leisure and parking facilities
Urban Design Guidelines Inner-City Area - Soest, The Netherlands
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1996 - 1997
Developing a process tool to analyse and evaluate the cultural-historic value of the
organically grown streetscape in the center of Soest
Based on the report, making recommendations about demolition, renovation and
design guidelines for future developments
Urban Planner, Department of Urban Planning of the City of Haarlem, The
Netherlands
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Writing several urban planning reports about revitalization of inner-city and 1950’s
neighbourhoods.
Writing zoning plans
Assisting in developing spatial and design guidelines for an inner-city residential
and commercial redevelopment project
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1994 - 1995
Researcher, National Institute for Industrial Heritage - Zeist, The Netherlands
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Researching and evaluating the possibilities of the conservation of industrial
heritage in the Port of Rotterdam
Developing a process tool to evaluate the cultural-historic value of industrial
landscapes
Giving lectures about industrial conservation at several seminars
Intern, London Docklands Development Corporation - London, United Kingdom
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Assisting with planning procedures and writing a promotional leaflet about the
conservation of the industrial heritage in the Docklands
Writing Final Thesis about the influence of the LDDC’s Conservation Policy on the
Regeneration of the London Docklands
PUBLICATIONS
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Author of article in the book New Towns & Politics: “New Towns in China and India: Government Led
Versus Private Sector Development” - 2012
Author of article in magazine Architecture+Design: “Pedestrianisation and the Indian City” - 2011
Author of newspaper article in the Economic Times: “Remembrance of Things Past” – 2011
Author of article in magazine S+RO: “Pillars of Identity: the New Face of Urban Revitilisation in East Asia” 2007
Co-author of the article in the magazine H2O: “The River Roombeek back in Enschede” - 2002
Co-author of the book: “Industrial Heritage: Monuments of Industry and Engineering” - 1996
Author of article in magazine The Engineer: “The Future of the History of the Port of Rotterdam” - 1995
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