Episode: The Origins of Utrecht Science Park

Unfortunately, this episode is only available in Dutch on Spotify.

In this episode of Een Academisch Kwartiertje met鈥, we talk with Aryan Sikkema, former Head of New Construction, Planning Office and Housing (1984鈥2005).
We take you on a journey through time and space: from the area's 17th-century origins to the turbulent 1960s, when the Marinus Ruppert Building was the first to break through the skyline.

Aryan Sikkema shares insights into the university's move to "De Uithof", where a rapidly growing student population, a shortage of space, and brutalist architecture came together to shape a new academic world. We鈥檒l also tell you more about the 鈥淵oung Monuments鈥 that enrich Utrecht Science Park 鈥 and, of course, about Aryan Sikkema鈥檚 personal architectural gem.