Community-oriented
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Project • By Space&Matter • Cities
Strandeiland №1
Space&Matter, in a consortium of Ballast Nedam Development, has won the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland, Amsterdam's newly constructed island east of the centre. Created in collaboration with design partners ZUS and NL Architects, the urban design for this new residential neighbourhood of 215 homes and a community hub prioritises energy self-sufficiency and circularity, while fostering a strong sense of community.
Vivid-Vision
ClustersThe urban design features five clusters, each with its own distinct housing typologies and architecture. A fine-grained routing of almost car-free streets, inner areas, and lush green spaces offers a series of places for residents to meet and relax. Balconies, loggias... More
Project • By Space&Matter • Offices
Circular City House
Circular City House, originally called Spectrum, is our winning contribution to a development competition organised by the City of Amsterdam. This multifunctional building composed entirely of wood is wrapped around the iconic cafe De Omval, thereby honouring the area’s rich history while also giving it a new future. What makes this project extra special is the fact that the real estate development and construction management will be done by companies directly linked to Space&Matter. We break ground in 2023 and can’t wait to get started.
“Circular City House is a place where all can come to work, create, think, move and enjoy. It is a place with a special past and a promising future.”— Marthijn P... More