Reviews

The first thing visitors experience at Krinkels is the atrium. This central space serves as the heart of the building, where employees meet for coffee or lunch and where informal consultations can take place. The building's sober design is reflected in the use of materials: concrete, glass and the sculpted white atrium staircase. To demonstrate the craftsmanship of Krinkels, we chose a monumental tree, green walls and a wooden floor in the atrium.

We collaborated with Jakko on this wooden floor at an early stage. The idea was to create a floor that was not linear, and therefore points in one direction, but rather a floor that follows the curves of the atrium and thus refers to the annual rings of a tree.

Jakko first made an example floor to test the possibilities. With this we were able to convince the client and began to work out the project in greater detail. This led to a beautiful oak and teak floor that is absolutely unique. The staircase proved to be a challenge, but because the wood lines run seamlessly across the staircase, they now form one whole with the floor. Jakko's craftsmanship and eye for detail resulted in a beautiful contrast with the austere architecture. The effective cooperation and communication throughout the project ensured that there were no surprises for either the client or us. 

Paul de Ruiter

Meet the real Lord of the Rings: Jakko Woudenberg

When you walk into the head office of Krinkels, the Dutch specialist in public spaces, it's as if you're stepping on a gigantic, perfectly polished tree trunk. The floor is a masterpiece of the wood artist Jakko.

Woudenberg - thousands of hand-laid strips of oak and teak form a circular floor of amazing 'tree rings' that extend up two spiral staircases in the atrium. The artwork was extremely difficult to execute. Jakko and two other craftsmen spent six weeks on their hands and knees, bending strips of teak and oak together to then glue and nail them to a wooden parquet base. The biggest challenge? Installing the strips of wood on the stairs in such a way as to continue the flowing lines of the 'rings' on the ground and upper floors. And to achieve this optimally, Jakko Woudenberg worked with us to make the steps and risers look as if they had been cut from a living tree. 

As the artist says: "Anything is possible if you can imagine it." 

Cornelis Vlastuin, Director EEstairs

I first came into contact with Jakko during the preparation process for the development of the floors for the Krinkels head office in Breda. Jakko is a very driven and enthusiastic professional who pays attention to the smallest detail. If people are not immediately convinced by the use of wood, they will be after talking to Jakko for a few moments. He takes the time to explain various applications, types of wood and finishes.

He takes the time to explain various applications, types of wood and finishes. To get an idea, trial arrangements are made so that the customer can make a good choice. As a construction supervisor, we had no comments or remarks during the entire project. This Master Parqueteer is a true professional and truly an artist in creating the most unique and exceptional floors. 

Kraak bv, Construction supervisor Krinkels
 

A letter from owner Brain Daigle 

In my 50 years in the hardwood flooring business and 4th-generation family business, it really takes a lot to surprise me. However, I must give credit where credit is due, because this work of art has truly left me speechless. I have never seen such craftsmanship in a unique piece like this.

Patrick Daigle Hardwoodflooring

United States