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| name = Robert Paap | | name = Robert Paap | ||
| image = robertpaap.png | | image = robertpaap.png | ||
| 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 | | occupation = {{hlist|Construction contractor|Skyscraper developer}} | ||
| years_active = 1988–present | | years_active = 1988–present | ||
| era = [[Vriend Era]] | | era = [[Vriend Era]] | ||
| known_for = Office skyscraper construction | |||
| height = 2.03 m | |||
| family = [[Paap family]] | | family = [[Paap family]] | ||
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'''Robert Paap''' (born 26 May 1966) is a German-born | '''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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | ||
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. | 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, | 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 == | ||
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 | 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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* [[Rotterdam]] | * [[Rotterdam]] | ||
* [[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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[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:14, 4 July 2026
Robert Paap | |
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| Born | 26 May 1966 |
| Other names | De gouden bril |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Era | Vriend Era |
| Known for | Office skyscraper construction |
| Height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Family | Paap family |
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.[1]
Early life
[edit | edit source]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 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
[edit | edit source]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 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.
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. 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, 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
[edit | edit source]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 metres tall. He dislikes cramped spaces and low ceilings. He also dislikes people of short stature.
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Vriend Era". Paap family members. Vrienden Universe Wiki.