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Environment

For over two decades Van Ruysdael believes in the right to live in an appealing and healthy living environment – not only for today’s generation, but also for future generations. In keeping with this, we invest in our cultural heritage, our environment and our well-being, all which are of inestimable importance.

We pursue this goal by developing products and transferring knowledge, maximising the number of people who can enjoy the benefits of a secure, appealing and healthy environment.

#carmenamsterdam #healthylivingenvironment #vanruysdaelglas #vanruysdaelproject

Environment

For over two decades Van Ruysdael believes in the right to live in an appealing and healthy living environment – not only for today’s generation, but also for future generations. In keeping with this, we invest in our cultural heritage, our environment and our well-being, all which are of inestimable importance.

We pursue this goal by developing products and transferring knowledge, maximising the number of people who can enjoy the benefits of a secure, appealing and healthy environment.

#carmenamsterdam #healthylivingenvironment #vanruysdaelglas #vanruysdaelproject

Heritage & Energy

@icomosofficial has published a new European directive on heritage buildings and energy efficiency, and its conclusions align closely with what @vanruysdael has practised for more than twenty-five years.

The directive affirms that passive, reversible interventions consistently outperform technology-led renovations and that regular, attentive maintenance can reduce a building’s energy consumption by as much as 40%. The knowledge to do this well already exists; what is missing, more often than not, is the willingness to apply it.

This thinking is not isolated. It is being actively explored how Van Ruysdael can contribute to this emerging European framework.

#icomos #europeandirective #heritage #monumentconservation #vanruysdaelglass

Heritage & Energy

@icomosofficial has published a new European directive on heritage buildings and energy efficiency, and its conclusions align closely with what @vanruysdael has practised for more than twenty-five years.

The directive affirms that passive, reversible interventions consistently outperform technology-led renovations and that regular, attentive maintenance can reduce a building’s energy consumption by as much as 40%. The knowledge to do this well already exists; what is missing, more often than not, is the willingness to apply it.

This thinking is not isolated. It is being actively explored how Van Ruysdael can contribute to this emerging European framework.

#icomos #europeandirective #heritage #monumentconservation #vanruysdaelglass

Spotlight

@tablethotels has been curating the world’s most thoughtfully considered independent hotels since the year 2000, and their annual Design Awards have always stood apart from the industry’s usual celebration of scale. Instead, they recognise the projects where every decision, from material and light to proportion, has been made with genuine intention and care.

This year, we are proud to share that the @lamanufactureroyaledelectoure , one of @vanruysdael’s projects, has been named Best New Hotel Design 2026, a recognition that reflects the depth of thought that went into every aspect of the work.

#tablethotels #manufactureroyaledelectoure #hoteldesignawards2026 #vanruysdaelproject

Spotlight

@tablethotels has been curating the world’s most thoughtfully considered independent hotels since the year 2000, and their annual Design Awards have always stood apart from the industry’s usual celebration of scale. Instead, they recognise the projects where every decision, from material and light to proportion, has been made with genuine intention and care.

This year, we are proud to share that the @lamanufactureroyaledelectoure , one of @vanruysdael’s projects, has been named Best New Hotel Design 2026, a recognition that reflects the depth of thought that went into every aspect of the work.

#tablethotels #manufactureroyaledelectoure #hoteldesignawards2026 #vanruysdaelproject

Spotlight

At the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, the light of Claude Monet lives on. Softly filtered daylight moves through the galleries, touching each work with nuance and depth. An environment where light is not a backdrop, but an essence, present in every space.

Clarity, security and timeless originality form the foundation of window restorations in museums throughout Europe.

Van Ruysdael Premium at Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.

#museemarmottanmonet #vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelpremium #vanruysdaelproject #Paris

Spotlight

At the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, the light of Claude Monet lives on. Softly filtered daylight moves through the galleries, touching each work with nuance and depth. An environment where light is not a backdrop, but an essence, present in every space.

Clarity, security and timeless originality form the foundation of window restorations in museums throughout Europe.

Van Ruysdael Premium at Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.

#museemarmottanmonet #vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelpremium #vanruysdaelproject #Paris

The ultimate balance

The pursuit of environmental friendliness is reflected in Van Ruysdael’s minimalism. It performs more than just insulation value. Van Ruysdael makes additional ventilation techniques unnecessary and minimizes maintenance for your windows. This saves material, reduces costs, and creates a healthier indoor climate.The ecological footprint of the entire lifecycle is minimized.

Infrared image of the heat reflection of Van Ruysdael glass.

#vanruysdaeltechnology #infraredimage #vanruysdaelglass

The ultimate balance

The pursuit of environmental friendliness is reflected in Van Ruysdael’s minimalism. It performs more than just insulation value. Van Ruysdael makes additional ventilation techniques unnecessary and minimizes maintenance for your windows. This saves material, reduces costs, and creates a healthier indoor climate.The ecological footprint of the entire lifecycle is minimized.

Infrared image of the heat reflection of Van Ruysdael glass.

#vanruysdaeltechnology #infraredimage #vanruysdaelglass

Winter. Original windows and van ruysdael glass: evolved from, and made precisely for, the context.

#amsterdam #preservation #originalwindows

Winter. Original windows and van ruysdael glass: evolved from, and made precisely for, the context.

#amsterdam #preservation #originalwindows

With time I started to understand that preserving originality is not about forcing unwanted materials into the building. It is about listening. Listening to the context, the material, the function. Letting things speak. Letting things be. Like Kahn once said: don’t force things to be what they are not - WT

With time I started to understand that preserving originality is not about forcing unwanted materials into the building. It is about listening. Listening to the context, the material, the function. Letting things speak. Letting things be. Like Kahn once said: don’t force things to be what they are not - WT

December light, shared by a client.

December light, shared by a client.

Roy d’Espagne, Brussels.
Preserving the sashes on this very known place, the Grand Place, feels fitting: full of history, full of stories, and the sashes are quiet witnesses to it all.

Windows reflect the past, and here it’s a peculiar sight: sashes in Belgium, a country with a completely different window culture than we have in the Netherlands.

#vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject #roydespagne #originalwindows #glassformonuments

Roy d’Espagne, Brussels.
Preserving the sashes on this very known place, the Grand Place, feels fitting: full of history, full of stories, and the sashes are quiet witnesses to it all.

Windows reflect the past, and here it’s a peculiar sight: sashes in Belgium, a country with a completely different window culture than we have in the Netherlands.

#vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject #roydespagne #originalwindows #glassformonuments

View-drenched project in the heart of #rotterdam

View-drenched project in the heart of #rotterdam

Nothing rivals an original sash.
#timelessbalance @huismarseille, where the original sash, a century old, performs flawlessly in the present day. No tweaks, no upgrades. Just pure, enduring craft. 🚀

Savvy, born of slow-grown Oregon pine and artisan hands, these windows carry a depth and elegance that can’t be imitated. Restore them, run a hand along their weighted grace, and you’ll see: true longevity isn’t manufactured. It’s crafted, and it never goes out of style. #vanruysdaelproject

Nothing rivals an original sash.
#timelessbalance @huismarseille, where the original sash, a century old, performs flawlessly in the present day. No tweaks, no upgrades. Just pure, enduring craft. 🚀

Savvy, born of slow-grown Oregon pine and artisan hands, these windows carry a depth and elegance that can’t be imitated. Restore them, run a hand along their weighted grace, and you’ll see: true longevity isn’t manufactured. It’s crafted, and it never goes out of style. #vanruysdaelproject

A quiet ballet of balance and motion, seen through Van Ruysdael glass, by @pauline_effantin

#lamanufactureroyaledelectoure #vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject

A quiet ballet of balance and motion, seen through Van Ruysdael glass, by @pauline_effantin

#lamanufactureroyaledelectoure #vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject

Original windows, unmistakably green, are not a trend but a testament: built to last, made to breathe, designed with the kind of restraint that only confidence allows.

There’s something poetic in their philosophy: to make less, but make better. To choose materials that endure both time and taste. To see sustainability not as a slogan, but as an aesthetic - a way of seeing the world through a clearer, greener lens.

Pair original windows with the right glass - crafted for this context, for this century - and even the light feels considered.

Visit Van Ruysdael at the Salon du Patrimoine in Paris, stand J29. Because the future of preservation, it turns out, is beautifully transparent.

Original windows, unmistakably green, are not a trend but a testament: built to last, made to breathe, designed with the kind of restraint that only confidence allows.

There’s something poetic in their philosophy: to make less, but make better. To choose materials that endure both time and taste. To see sustainability not as a slogan, but as an aesthetic - a way of seeing the world through a clearer, greener lens.

Pair original windows with the right glass - crafted for this context, for this century - and even the light feels considered.

Visit Van Ruysdael at the Salon du Patrimoine in Paris, stand J29. Because the future of preservation, it turns out, is beautifully transparent.

The future of original windows

@salondupatrimoineculturel

The future of original windows

@salondupatrimoineculturel

@johnpawson knows. Do you? Light is the starting point of all things.

#originalwindows

f by @johnpawson

@johnpawson knows. Do you? Light is the starting point of all things.

#originalwindows

f by @johnpawson

What makes a place exemplary, iconic even? Its magnetic allure lies in the seamless harmony between architecture and setting, creating not just a destination, but a statement: bold, refined, light and deeply beloved. A landmark for the city of Groningen. A place that belongs to everyone, yet stands apart.

None of this would have been possible without the remarkable constellation of minds behind it: government, heritage advisors, monument care, and architect! each playing their part with clarity and conviction. United by one principle only: to honour the highest standard without compromise.

a @irisarchitecten
a @annewieringa
f @visit.groningen
g @vanruysdael

#DudokAanHetDiep #Groningen #ModernLandmark #Dudok #TimelessDesign

What makes a place exemplary, iconic even? Its magnetic allure lies in the seamless harmony between architecture and setting, creating not just a destination, but a statement: bold, refined, light and deeply beloved. A landmark for the city of Groningen. A place that belongs to everyone, yet stands apart.

None of this would have been possible without the remarkable constellation of minds behind it: government, heritage advisors, monument care, and architect! each playing their part with clarity and conviction. United by one principle only: to honour the highest standard without compromise.

a @irisarchitecten
a @annewieringa
f @visit.groningen
g @vanruysdael

#DudokAanHetDiep #Groningen #ModernLandmark #Dudok #TimelessDesign

You’re not building insulation.
You’re building a home - original, effortless, alive.
Stop obsessing over U-values.
Start obsessing over light.

@carmen.amsterdam

#sashwindows #clearly #original

You’re not building insulation.
You’re building a home - original, effortless, alive.
Stop obsessing over U-values.
Start obsessing over light.

@carmen.amsterdam

#sashwindows #clearly #original

It’s a minor miracle to find anyone who still looks at glass. Really looks. in an age where it is treated as a purely theoretical exercise - reduced to PDFs, spreadsheets, and sustainability slogans.

#windows #theartofbuilding #heritage

It’s a minor miracle to find anyone who still looks at glass. Really looks. in an age where it is treated as a purely theoretical exercise - reduced to PDFs, spreadsheets, and sustainability slogans.

#windows #theartofbuilding #heritage

It is hot! And everyone talks about news we can no longer ignore: buildings that are too well insulated trap heat as stubbornly as they keep out the cold. The result? Unbearable interiors, rising energy use - and a growing realization that our climate solutions must evolve.

Monuments, however, tell a different story. Built before insulation was ever an idea, they adapted naturally - breathing with the seasons, keeping their cool in summer, and holding warmth in winter. Their secret lies not in technology, but in balance.

Van Ruysdael has brought that balance back - with a new generation of glass that doesn’t just insulate. It responds. To light, to air, to the climate today - and the one that’s coming. This is glass designed not just to fit architecture, but to respect it. To preserve its beauty, elevate its comfort, and make it ready for the future.

It’s more than glass. It’s intelligence in transparency.
Beauty, with purpose.

#vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject #preservation

It is hot! And everyone talks about news we can no longer ignore: buildings that are too well insulated trap heat as stubbornly as they keep out the cold. The result? Unbearable interiors, rising energy use - and a growing realization that our climate solutions must evolve.

Monuments, however, tell a different story. Built before insulation was ever an idea, they adapted naturally - breathing with the seasons, keeping their cool in summer, and holding warmth in winter. Their secret lies not in technology, but in balance.

Van Ruysdael has brought that balance back - with a new generation of glass that doesn’t just insulate. It responds. To light, to air, to the climate today - and the one that’s coming. This is glass designed not just to fit architecture, but to respect it. To preserve its beauty, elevate its comfort, and make it ready for the future.

It’s more than glass. It’s intelligence in transparency.
Beauty, with purpose.

#vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject #preservation

The creative process continues. Sweden & Denmark part II will soon be online.

The creative process continues. Sweden & Denmark part II will soon be online.

Sweden and Denmark - Part I

What a journey. Meeting the kind, wise, and deeply driven professionals at the forefront of preserving Europe’s original window culture brought us nothing less than pure joy, and a renewed sense of purpose in our shared mission.

A heartfelt thank you to @gantelius_fonsterhantverk for his thoughts, time, and contagious enthusiasm. If only we could clone both him and his extraordinary place.

The next day, we found ourselves at @allbackpaint , immersed in conversation with Michael, Hans, and Sonja. We dove into the world of high-quality natural paints and the value of knowledge. Their work reminded us how important it is to keep asking critical questions in pursuit of a better, more natural future.

History is alive - and we’re learning from it every step of the way. More to come in our mailing updates. Stay tuned.

#windowculture #preservation #heritage

Sweden and Denmark - Part I

What a journey. Meeting the kind, wise, and deeply driven professionals at the forefront of preserving Europe’s original window culture brought us nothing less than pure joy, and a renewed sense of purpose in our shared mission.

A heartfelt thank you to @gantelius_fonsterhantverk for his thoughts, time, and contagious enthusiasm. If only we could clone both him and his extraordinary place.

The next day, we found ourselves at @allbackpaint , immersed in conversation with Michael, Hans, and Sonja. We dove into the world of high-quality natural paints and the value of knowledge. Their work reminded us how important it is to keep asking critical questions in pursuit of a better, more natural future.

History is alive - and we’re learning from it every step of the way. More to come in our mailing updates. Stay tuned.

#windowculture #preservation #heritage

Humbled to play once again the smallest of roles in preserving the enduring epos of this remarkable building. Since the time of Albrecht van Beieren, it has been the decor upon which centuries of culture and conversation have unfolded. ‘Parleren’ - to speak, to share, to listen - has long been its soul, connecting voices from across Europe in this timeless icon of The Hague.

Humbled to play once again the smallest of roles in preserving the enduring epos of this remarkable building. Since the time of Albrecht van Beieren, it has been the decor upon which centuries of culture and conversation have unfolded. ‘Parleren’ - to speak, to share, to listen - has long been its soul, connecting voices from across Europe in this timeless icon of The Hague.

Spring 🌸 w @vanruysdael in preserved steel windows in the @chabotmuseumrotterdam

#vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject #steelwindows

Spring 🌸 w @vanruysdael in preserved steel windows in the @chabotmuseumrotterdam

#vanruysdaelglass #vanruysdaelproject #steelwindows

Please keep diversity and preserve character, light and quality. Our glass saves energy in these timeless pieces. We have developed it precisely for this mission @vanruysdael

Please keep diversity and preserve character, light and quality. Our glass saves energy in these timeless pieces. We have developed it precisely for this mission @vanruysdael

Preserve diversity and please keep character, light and quality. Our glass saves energy in these timeless pieces. We have developed it precisely for this mission @vanruysdael

Preserve diversity and please keep character, light and quality. Our glass saves energy in these timeless pieces. We have developed it precisely for this mission @vanruysdael

We want to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of original windows—that’s what drives us at @vanruysdael . We remain committed to investing in them, continuously pushing ourselves to share our empirical results, knowledge and enthusiasm.
Join us in our mission: www.vanruysdael.com

#originalwindows #windowpreservation #windowrestauration

We want to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of original windows—that’s what drives us at @vanruysdael . We remain committed to investing in them, continuously pushing ourselves to share our empirical results, knowledge and enthusiasm.
Join us in our mission: www.vanruysdael.com

#originalwindows #windowpreservation #windowrestauration

Villa Kattekasteel, Anderlecht

Villa Kattekasteel has been restored with the support of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Brussels-Capital Region to support the development of a circular economy and the regional use of resources.
The entire property is of great heritage significance and contributes to the preservation of the Vogelenzang Valley as a protected landscape. The project aims to promote sustainable farming activities and the preservation of biodiversity.
Restoration beautifully completed by @versa_architecture and f: @stijn_bollaert & @gjolv

#boerenbruxpaysans #villakattekasteel #heritage #vanruysdaelproject

Villa Kattekasteel, Anderlecht

Villa Kattekasteel has been restored with the support of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Brussels-Capital Region to support the development of a circular economy and the regional use of resources.
The entire property is of great heritage significance and contributes to the preservation of the Vogelenzang Valley as a protected landscape. The project aims to promote sustainable farming activities and the preservation of biodiversity.
Restoration beautifully completed by @versa_architecture and f: @stijn_bollaert & @gjolv

#boerenbruxpaysans #villakattekasteel #heritage #vanruysdaelproject

Photographer Anne Eeckeman beautifully captured the emotions of the historic tannery @lamanufactureroyaledelectoure. You feel the value of the light and warmth of the interior spaces and why glass designed for the context of heritage is so important, highlighting the diversity of our historic built heritage.

v: @anneeeck

#vanruysdaelproject #lightinwinter #vanruysdaelglass

Photographer Anne Eeckeman beautifully captured the emotions of the historic tannery @lamanufactureroyaledelectoure. You feel the value of the light and warmth of the interior spaces and why glass designed for the context of heritage is so important, highlighting the diversity of our historic built heritage.

v: @anneeeck

#vanruysdaelproject #lightinwinter #vanruysdaelglass

Icon Rem Koolhaas at the office.

His long quest for the clearest and most historically correct glass ended surprisingly when he successfully walked out of Van Ruysdael’s office.

The timeless performance of our window glass continues to this day in the windows of Rem.

Read the sixth story in our link in bio.

#remkoolhaas #vanruysdaelglass #chapterIV #25thanniversarary

Icon Rem Koolhaas at the office.

His long quest for the clearest and most historically correct glass ended surprisingly when he successfully walked out of Van Ruysdael’s office.

The timeless performance of our window glass continues to this day in the windows of Rem.

Read the sixth story in our link in bio.

#remkoolhaas #vanruysdaelglass #chapterIV #25thanniversarary

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