Restructuring the real estate portfolio is an important part within the strategic vision of the University of Amsterdam. It is the aim to form three campuses, each with a different identity and focus.  The innercity campus will be the seat of the College of Humantities and will house furthermore the main library annex studycentre of the university. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, part of Unesco world heritage, the plot has a rich history.  Established as a convent during the middle ages the complex  transformed into  one of the first larger scaled hospitals in the 19th century .
 
The university bought most of the buildings after the hospital moved out in the late  seventies  and   after  being used for different amenities, it will now be housing the College of Humanities. Using the existing buildings proved to be an immensely important factor as the buildings have been declared  monuments   .
In 2013, a tender was organized based on the idea to transform the existing structure into a university library. A consortium of the two Amsterdam based architectural firms of Van Stigt & MVSA Architects won the tender. Consisting of a programme of 150,000sqft, it is one of the largest developments of the university.

During my employment at the real estate development department of the university, I was involved in the preliminary and final design stage. In my role as (assistant) project manager I coordinated the design process and acted as delegated client. In particular my tasks were, but not limited to:

• Supervising architects and technical consultants during the preliminary and final design stages of the project.Collaboration with architects and advisors to finalize the designs according to terms
• Chairing several user groups regarding the programmatic outlines, technical detailing and interior concepts, while maintaining the balance between the principles of project management. 
• Achieving agreement between in- and external stakeholders with regards to the finalizing of the final design phase and the start of the technical design phase.

Moreover, in general  I was responsible for:

• Checking and drafting of program of requirements and contract documents as well as the drafting of various memos and reports regarding the project development and public tender.
• Assisting colleagues concerning various matters. Identifying concerns on technical, financial and policy aspects.