Nestkast

Children’s Center Middenwaard in Amstelveen was designed with the underlying idea that the building is part of the surrounding greenery; The building and the outdoor areas fit together well, together they form one whole. The new children’s center, which houses a school, daycare and gymnasium, has been kept as compact as possible, leaving more space for the outdoors. The design is elongated, with a narrower section in the middle, which leaves space outside for the line of sight from east to west; this allows the surrounding greenery to continue well. On the east side, the building shifts slightly to the north and on the west side to the south. This creates a playful shape that fits in perfectly with the surroundings and provide... More