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	\| image = robertpaap.png		\| image = robertpaap.png
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	\| other_names = De gouden bril		\| other_names = De gouden bril
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1966\|5\|26\|df=yes}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1966\|5\|26\|df=yes}}
	\| birth_place = [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]]		\| birth_place = [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]]
	\| occupation = Construction contractor~~, skyscraper~~ developer		\| occupation = {{hlist\|Construction contractor\|Skyscraper developer}}
	\| years_active = 1988–present		\| years_active = 1988–present
	~~\| known_for = Building office skyscrapers~~
	\| era = [[Vriend Era]]		\| era = [[Vriend Era]]
			\| known_for = Office skyscraper construction
			\| height = 2.03 m
	\| family = [[Paap family]]		\| family = [[Paap family]]
	~~\| height = 2.03 m~~
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	'''Robert Paap''' (born 26 May 1966) is a German-born ~~member of the [[Paap family]] and a~~ construction contractor based in [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]. He is also known as '''De gouden bril''', a nickname ~~connected to~~ his gold-coloured glasses. ~~Paap is the founder of [[Gouden Bouwgroep]], a construction company mainly known for office skyscraper projects.~~		'''Robert Paap''' (born 26 May 1966) is a German-born construction contractor and skyscraper developer based in [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]. He is a member of the [[Paap family]] and the founder of [[Gouden Bouwgroep]], a construction company that builds office skyscrapers. Paap is also known as '''De gouden bril''', a nickname derived from his gold-coloured glasses.<ref name="family-list"/>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	Robert Paap was born in [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]], on 26 May 1966. His family later moved to [[Rotterdam]], where he grew up ~~around~~ building sites, bicycle routes~~, and the~~ high-rise ~~areas of the city. His~~ interest ~~in tall buildings started during his teenage years~~, ~~when~~ he regularly visited construction areas in central Rotterdam.		Robert Paap was born in [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]], on 26 May 1966. His family later moved to [[Rotterdam]], where he grew up near building sites and bicycle routes. The city's high-rise districts attracted his interest, and he regularly visited construction areas in central Rotterdam during his teenage years.

	On 14 September 1982, Paap broke one of his first pairs of ~~golden~~ glasses ~~after falling~~ from a bicycle near a tram stop in Rotterdam. ~~After the incident, the~~ glasses became ~~one~~ of his ~~most recognizable features~~. ~~His~~ nickname, ''De gouden bril'', came into common use during the 1980s.		On 14 September 1982, Paap broke one of his first pairs of gold-coloured glasses when he fell from a bicycle near a tram stop in Rotterdam. His glasses subsequently became a recognizable feature of his appearance. The nickname ''De gouden bril'' came into common use during the 1980s.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Paap ~~started~~ working in construction in 1988. His ~~early work was on~~ concrete frames, lift shafts, and steel support structures ~~for office buildings in Rotterdam~~. On 4 April 1991, he became a site foreman on a mid-rise office project near ~~the~~ Rotterdam city centre. ~~The project gave him~~ his first regular ~~work~~ in commercial high-rise construction.		Paap began working in construction in 1988. His first assignments concerned the concrete frames of office buildings in Rotterdam. He also worked on lift shafts and steel support structures. On 4 April 1991, he became the site foreman of a mid-rise office project near Rotterdam city centre. This was his first regular position in commercial high-rise construction.

	On 18 June 1997, Paap founded [[Gouden Bouwgroep]] in Rotterdam. The company ~~began~~ as a small contractor for office renovations and upper-floor extensions. Its first larger project was the Paaptorens office block~~, which started construction~~ on 3 March 1999 and was completed in 2001.		On 18 June 1997, Paap founded [[Gouden Bouwgroep]] in Rotterdam. The company initially worked as a small contractor responsible for office renovations and upper-floor extensions. Its first larger project was the Paaptorens office block. Construction began on 3 March 1999, and the building was completed in 2001.

	~~During the 2000s,~~ Gouden Bouwgroep ~~moved into~~ larger office tower projects. On 12 May 2006, Paap signed a contract ~~for the construction of~~ the Maaszicht Office Tower, a glass-fronted office skyscraper in Rotterdam. The building was completed in 2009 and became the ~~company’s~~ main reference project for later contracts.		Gouden Bouwgroep began accepting larger office-tower projects during the 2000s. On 12 May 2006, Paap signed a contract to construct the Maaszicht Office Tower, a glass-fronted office skyscraper in Rotterdam. The building was completed in 2009 and became the company's main reference project for later contracts.

	On 7 September 2013, Paap opened a second company office near the Rotterdam business district. ~~From there,~~ Gouden Bouwgroep ~~focused mostly on~~ office skyscrapers, commercial towers~~, and~~ high-rise renovation work. Paap ~~personally~~ remained involved in site inspections~~, especially on projects with~~ glass façades and rooftop plant rooms.		On 7 September 2013, Paap opened a second company office near the Rotterdam business district. Gouden Bouwgroep used this office to manage the construction of office skyscrapers and commercial towers. The company also carried out high-rise renovation work. Paap remained directly involved in site inspections and paid particular attention to glass façades and rooftop plant rooms.

	On 21 February 2020, ~~the company~~ began ~~work on~~ the Brilpoort Tower, an office skyscraper designed for multiple business tenants. Paap visited the site ~~regularly~~ and ~~was known for checking~~ the upper floors ~~himself~~ before the building was handed over.		On 21 February 2020, Gouden Bouwgroep began constructing the Brilpoort Tower, an office skyscraper designed for multiple business tenants. Paap regularly visited the construction site and personally inspected the upper floors before the completed building was handed over.

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	~~Robert~~ Paap lives in [[Rotterdam]]. He is ~~straight~~ and Christian. ~~He likes bikes, wearing golden glasses,~~ and skyscrapers. He dislikes ~~small people, cramped spaces, low ceilings, and~~ breaking ~~his glasses~~.		Paap lives in [[Rotterdam]]. He is heterosexual and Christian. His interests include cycling and skyscrapers. He regularly wears gold-coloured glasses and dislikes breaking them.

	Paap is 2.03 m tall.		Paap is 2.03 metres tall. He dislikes cramped spaces and low ceilings. He also dislikes people of short stature.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	* [[Frankfurt am Main]]		* [[Frankfurt am Main]]

			== References ==
			{{Reflist\|refs=
			<ref name="family-list">"[[Paap family members#Vriend Era\|Vriend Era]]". ''Paap family members''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
			}}


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{{Infobox person
| name = Robert Paap
| image = Robert Paap .png
| caption = Robert Paap
| other_names = De gouden bril
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|5|26|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]]
| occupation = Construction contractor, skyscraper developer
| years_active = 1988–present
| known_for = Building office skyscrapers
| era = [[Vriend Era]]
| family = [[Paap family]]
| height = 2.03 m
}}

'''Robert Paap''' (born 26 May 1966) is a German-born member of the [[Paap family]] and a construction contractor based in [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]. He is also known as '''De gouden bril''', a nickname connected to his gold-coloured glasses. Paap is the founder of [[Gouden Bouwgroep]], a construction company mainly known for office skyscraper projects.

== Early life ==
Robert Paap was born in [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]], on 26 May 1966. His family later moved to [[Rotterdam]], where he grew up around building sites, bicycle routes, and the high-rise areas of the city. His interest in tall buildings started during his teenage years, when he regularly visited construction areas in central Rotterdam.

On 14 September 1982, Paap broke one of his first pairs of golden glasses after falling from a bicycle near a tram stop in Rotterdam. After the incident, the glasses became one of his most recognizable features. His nickname, ''De gouden bril'', came into common use during the 1980s.

== Career ==
Paap started working in construction in 1988. His early work was on concrete frames, lift shafts, and steel support structures for office buildings in Rotterdam. On 4 April 1991, he became a site foreman on a mid-rise office project near the Rotterdam city centre. The project gave him his first regular work in commercial high-rise construction.

On 18 June 1997, Paap founded [[Gouden Bouwgroep]] in Rotterdam. The company began as a small contractor for office renovations and upper-floor extensions. Its first larger project was the Paaptorens office block, which started construction on 3 March 1999 and was completed in 2001.

During the 2000s, Gouden Bouwgroep moved into larger office tower projects. On 12 May 2006, Paap signed a contract for the construction of the Maaszicht Office Tower, a glass-fronted office skyscraper in Rotterdam. The building was completed in 2009 and became the company’s main reference project for later contracts.

On 7 September 2013, Paap opened a second company office near the Rotterdam business district. From there, Gouden Bouwgroep focused mostly on office skyscrapers, commercial towers, and high-rise renovation work. Paap personally remained involved in site inspections, especially on projects with glass façades and rooftop plant rooms.

On 21 February 2020, the company began work on the Brilpoort Tower, an office skyscraper designed for multiple business tenants. Paap visited the site regularly and was known for checking the upper floors himself before the building was handed over.

== Personal life ==
Robert Paap lives in [[Rotterdam]]. He is straight and Christian. He likes bikes, wearing golden glasses, and skyscrapers. He dislikes small people, cramped spaces, low ceilings, and breaking his glasses.

Paap is 2.03 m tall.

== See also ==
* [[Gouden Bouwgroep]]
* [[Paap family]]
* [[Vriend Era]]
* [[Rotterdam]]
* [[Frankfurt am Main]]

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[[Category:Paap family]]

[[Category:Vriend Era]]

[[Category:1966 births]]