Amsterdam
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Project • By NEXT architects • Apartments
KAAP Blanc
At a unique location on the banks of the IJ in Amsterdam-Noord, the residential tower Kaap: Blanc is being realised. The tower consists of 18 apartments, each located on one of the corners, with different panoramic views along the IJ and the skyline of the city. The alternating balconies fan out to all sides of the building and give a sense of space and freedom.
Blanc is part of the KAAP project, which consists of five different residential towers with apartments directly on the IJ. Located right in the middle, Blanc takes a prominent place in the area. The omnidirectional building provides a different perspective from every side and the double-height entrance sets the tone of the building. A park surrounding the residential towers will be... More
THIS Amsterdam
Designed by Powerhouse Company, THIS. Amsterdam forms a mixed-use ensemble of offices and residential buildings in Buiksloterham, directly overlooking the IJ. The project combines urban density with open water views and a carefully designed green landscape, creating a new, sustainable district within the city.
Bart van Hoek
Bart van Hoek
Bart van Hoek
For the façade, anodized aluminium in AluCopper 03 with a matt etched finish was selected. The deep copper tone introduces warmth and character to the contemporary volumes, while the etched surface softens reflections and enhances material depth. As daylight changes, the façade subtly shifts in nuance, reinforcing the building’s dynamic relationship with sky... More
Project • By BNLA architecten • Private Houses
Contemporary living within a historic landmark
Contemporary living within a historic landmark
Located along the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam’s historic city centre, this monumental canal house has undergone a thoughtful transformation based on a design by BNLA Architects. The building’s structural core has been carefully restored, while the interior has been entirely redesigned in collaboration with Wonderstruck, resulting in a refined balance between heritage and modern living.
Spanning over 480 m², the home features a distinctive narrow and elongated layout distributed across five floors. A striking central staircase links the front and rear sections, serving as the spatial anchor of the house and guiding movement throughout.
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Project • By Team V Architecture • Offices
DPG Mediavaert
Mediavaert is het hout-hybride hoofdkantoor van DPG Media Nederland in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht. Het gebouw, gelegen aan de Van der Madeweg, brengt een reeks Nederlandse kranten, tijdschriften, radiostations en digitale platforms samen. Met een totale vloeroppervlakte van 44.700 vierkante meter behoort het tot de grootste hout-hybride kantoorgebouwen van Europa.
Het project is ontworpen door Team V Architecture in samenwerking met DELVA Landscape Architecture / Urbanism, Arup en DGMR. De ontwikkeling lag in handen van Being, in opdracht van DPG Media.
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Programme and working environment
The headquarters provides 31,600 square metres of office space, organised alongside flexible workplaces, meeting and collab... More
News • News • 13 Jun 2024
Benthem Crouwel Architects transforms Amsterdam office tower with an innovative wooden extension
District West in Sloterdijk, Amsterdam is currently undergoing a transformative redevelopment, converting a former office area into a vibrant urban district. Positioned near major transportation hubs such as highways and train stations, this revitalization project aims to encompass over 100,000 square meters of offices and amenities with a strong emphasis on sustainability.
The initiative includes refurbishing existing buildings and infrastructure, integrating eco-friendly features, and establishing a mixed-use environment encompassing offices, amenities, and public spaces. While preserving the area's industrial heritage, the redevelopment enhances it with green spaces and innovative architecture. Constructed using smart, modular designs a... More
News • News • 23 May 2024
Storefront in Amsterdam by Dok architecten features sculpted facade of hand-molded bricks
The Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has opened a store in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat retail district. The distinctive facade, designed by locally-based Dok architecten, draws inspiration from the image of a 'tough lady on high heels.'
The facade's design incorporates sloping surfaces to create a dynamic play of shadows, achieving a balance of strength and elegance. According to Dok architecten, the robust figure of the woman transfers her power to the 'long legs' of the base, which then rest on very narrow 'high heels' on the ground.
Arjen Schmitz
Arjen Schmitz
Dok architecten
This striking envelope is crafted from traditional hand-molded bricks, baked in an old ring kiln. The bricks were assembled i... More
Project • By Ninetynine • Shops
D.E Café Zandkasteel
Positioned in the heart of Amsterdam Zuid-Oost, "Het Zandkasteel" stands as a testament to the city's commitment to blending modern innovation with historical charm. This unique building complex, whose name translates to "The Sand Castle," captivates passersby with its distinctive architecture that seamlessly marries traditional elements with contemporary design. Originally constructed during the eighties, Het Zandkasteel recently underwent a thoughtful repurposing that transformed it into a dynamic and multifunctional space, occupied by different businesses and occupants.
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Upon entering the space, guests are welcomed by the iconic linear D.E Café counter: the top par... More
Project • By Studio Appelo • Apartments
Geschutswerf
Located in the eastern quays of Amsterdam, the striking 19th century warehouse of the Geschutswerf sets the scene for this transformation. The apartment has been re-designed to meticulously embed within the renovated structure, embracing the robust, industrial nature of the state monument.
Peter Mann
Peter Mann
Peter Mann
Over the past 30 years the apartment has been modified and interior layers have been added by different users, leading to a fragmented floorplan. The approach for this project was to strip the space back to its bare bones to holistically form a coherent living space both spatial and technically. Utilising new sustainable heating and energy systems whilst liberating the historic fabric to create spaciousness... More
News • News • 7 Jul 2023
Residents at The Doors in Buiksloterham have two front doors
In Amsterdam's Buiksloterham neighborhood, residential building The Doors has been completed. The complex designed by Space Encounters takes its name from the fact that each apartment has two front doors. In addition to their actual apartment, the residents have a separate space where they can, for example, start a business or provide a place for caring parents.
Marcel van der Burg
Marcel van der Burg
The 12 apartments have different shapes and sizes, with floor plans that are deep or wide, or a combination of both. The complex 3D puzzle created by the incorporation of the apartments is not so much readable from the exterior. Its appearance is defined by the fully glazed facade, generous balconies and materials such as conc... More
Project • By VenhoevenCS architecture + urbanism • Apartments
ZOË Amsterdam
ZOË Amsterdam is a nature-inclusive apartment complex that creates new living spaces amid a habitat for animals and plants. Balancing the needs of both nature and people in the city, it presents a new, sustainable model for future-proof densification within urban areas. Robustly designed, with a building set at different heights, ZOË Amsterdam will be located within the Sluisbuurt area of Amsterdam. Created by VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism and DS landscape architects, it was the winning competition design for Sluisbuurt Kavel 4a set by area developer AM in 2022.Natural livingZOË Amsterdam’s biodiverse design is consistent with the environmental characteristics of the neighbourhood. From underwater and garden spaces... More
Project • By Mei architects and planners • Student Housing
Sluisbuurt
In Amsterdam East, Mei is designing the first buildings in the development of the Sluisbuurt; a new urban district on the Zeeburgereiland. Commissioned by the DUWO Foundation, Mei will design two unique residential buildings on lot 5A2 and lot 6B2. The buildings will be part of a - for the Netherlands still unprecedented - metropolitan living environment in which high-rise is combined with a lively and dynamic ground level, and meeting and interaction are central. Plot 5A2 and 6B2, which will facilitate housing for students and young people, are located in the heart of the district and will serve as a catalyst for the further development of this green, sustainable neighborhood.
Residential towers full of identityThe residential buildings a... More
Project • By MoederscheimMoonen Architects • Commercial Landscape
SPOT Amsterdam
Our capital city is constantly changing, but no neighborhood in Amsterdam is undergoing as much transformation as Amstel III. Under the name SPOT (Superior Plan of Transformation), part of the area will be transformed into a lively residential and working district. Real estate developers COD and DUQER are the driving force behind this transformation, with the masterplan developed by KAAN Architects. In co-creation with DOOR Architects, we are designing one of the new buildings in the area.
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News • News • 7 Feb 2023
Housing project Domus Houthaven in Amsterdam delivered
In Amsterdam, housing project Domus Houthaven has been commissioned. The block consists of several volumes that offer a total of 235 studio apartments. In order to use the modest living area (from 43 to 60 square meters) as efficiently as possible, functions such as the sleeping quarters, kitchen and sanitary facilities are housed in a "smart core".
Domus Houthaven is aimed at one- and two-person households, report Shift architecture urbanism, Synchroon and ...,staat, who developed the housing concept. In addition to their own apartments, residents will have collective facilities such as a shared living and work room and (on the fifth floor) a cooking studio, guesthouse and roof terrace. The plinth will include a nursery, a gym and a caf&e... More
News • Detail • 2 Feb 2023
Detail: filigree grid around residential building The Line in high-strength concrete
On Overhoeks, Orange Architects provided residential building The Line with a filigree grid in high-strength concrete all around. How exactly is this grid detailed? Architect Jeroen Schipper of Orange Architects gave Architectenweb, sister company of Archello a tour and went into detail as to how the facade was made."In Overhoeks, sturdy buildings stand together in high density," begins architect Jeroen Schipper of Orange Architects. " That's why the idea came to us to bring some lightness to it with circular balconies, whose balcony edges would form a filigree grid together with vertical elements. So that the residential building would blend into the neighborhood like a kind of docked cruise ship.""Because we also wanted to make a stony bu... More
Project • By ANA architects • Apartments
Hooghout
Hooghout is a residential building that was a joint private commission developed by the construction group Het Hooghout. The building contains homes, a commercial space and an underground car park.
ANA architects / Luuk Kramer
Hooghout is a communal residential project for 22 households, each with its own requirements, possibilities and compositions. The low building element on the Ridderspoorweg offers room for short-stay apartments with hotels, restaurants and bars in the plinth.
ANA architects / Luuk Kramer
Hooghout stands for synergy; the whole is more than the sum of its parts. There was a lot of room in the entire design process for personal requirements, for large and small, high and low, shell and finished off. However,... More