Amsterdam architecture

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

The brief was to create an additional floor on top of the existing home that was designed by JAM* architecten fifteen years ago. The new space needed to be flexible for all the members of the family to use. The addition needed to be multi-functional so that it could accommodate their personal and professional lives while always having a connection to the natural surroundings.  Kees Hummel The house is situated on an island known as IJburg in Amsterdam. The island was part of a new development that involved reclaimed land, creating the perfect site for a family home that would take full advantage of the natural surrounding flora and fauna. Kees Hummel Due to the existing site conditions, three principles informed the design:... More

AMST is a mixed-use residential complex, set to intensify the urban ecosystem of Amsterdam Amstel station area. Located opposite this transport hub, with train, metro, and bus links, AMST is designed to boast an array of shared facilities and diverse range of 25 housing types, enhancing social sustainability, and providing a livable neighborhood in the heart of the city. Catering to the housing needs of Amsterdam, AMST has 252 dwellings - 80% of which are available as medium-rent homes and social housing - ensuring that individuals from different walks of life can find their place in the city. The architects managed to organize a range of housing types, including studios, family apartments, live-work spaces, and multi-generational apar... More

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

A design team led by VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism - with Van Hattum en Blankevoort and DS Landscape architects - has created IJboulevard, a new underwater bike parking facility in the heart of Amsterdam. The innovative project makes a significant contribution to the city, transforming the area to create a unique experience for cyclists whilst providing new public space and improving the city’s infrastructure. Sited in a complex urban location next to Amsterdam Central Station - where trains, trams, buses, taxis, pedestrians and cyclists converge - and the river IJ, the underwater facility has space for over 4,000 bicycles. B1 Design Priority for bicycles and pedestrians IJboulevard offers more public space for pedestrians... More

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

In the new urban district on Amsterdam’s Oostenburgereiland, a compact residential ensemble was realised on an exceptionally narrow plot along the blind side wall of a high parking building. Common Practice and Studio AAAN made the masterplan with 64 dwellings around a striking courtyard and designed two apartment buildings with special mid-rent housing, in which as many collective and private spaces as possible have a relationship with the serene courtyard. Max Hart Nibbrig Within the complex conditions, the plan seeks to find human scale and a special living experience with various architectural interventions. The mass is divided into four buildings, each with its own entrance hall, typology and character, and at the same time... More

The former production hall in the Kauwgomballenkwartier in Amsterdam has been transformed into a modern office building for creative entrepreneurs. A transparent volume with a contemporary and industrial character has been built on the existing brick building. The combination of the different volumes creates an inviting and harmonious appearance that fits the present, past and future of the Kauwgomballenkwartier (Chewing Gum area). Jeroen Musch Jeroen Musch Since the start of the transformation of the Kauwgomballenfabriek (Chewing Gum factory) in 2008, the surrounding business park has been transformed into a vibrant working environment with a wide variety of creative companies. The Kauwgomballenkwartier consists of diverse build... More