Residential tower

KCAP's 74-metre residential tower for Heijmans Vastgoed transforms a former industrial site at the tip of Feijenoord Island into a catalyst for Rotterdam-Zuid's waterfront revitalization. Drawing inspiration from the area's factories, warehouses, and cranes, the 142-unit tower reinterprets industrial heritage through stacked volumes that reference shipping containers. Progressive housing typologies including waterlofts with private moorings, drive-in ateliers accessible via car elevator, and double-height skylofts offer panoramic views of the River Maas and city skyline while pioneering new residential possibilities for waterfront living. ©Ossip van Duivenbode Project Highlights- Historic industrial location – Built at the... More

The Noble offers 360 apartments in an amenity-rich building in Northern Liberties. The Noble is a 13-story, L-shaped residential tower located at the southern edge of Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. The project is directly adjacent to SEPTA’s Spring Garden Station and serves as the gateway of an emerging district connecting the Northern Liberties and Old City neighborhoods. The Noble is the first phase of what will eventually be a four parcel, mixed-use, pedestrian centric development. The building includes 360 apartments over structured parking and approximately 25,000 sq. ft. of retail. An activated ground level experience includes a pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined public plaza, and a two-story flagship fitne... More

In collaboration with OZ, De Zwarte Hond has designed one of the largest wooden residential buildings in the Netherlands: BoogieWood. Located on the Binckhorstlaan, right at the exit of the Victory Boogie Woogie tunnel, the project transforms the Binckhorst from an industrial area into a lively urban district. Built on the site of an existing office building, BoogieWood consists of stacked volumes whose architecture reflects the rugged character of the Binckhorst. De Zwarte Hond De Zwarte Hond On top of an existing two-storey car park, a complex of social and mid-range rental apartments is being built, the most striking feature of which is the 110-metre Mercurius Tower, topped by a Hague crown. The stacking of nine wooden floors... More

COOOP Designed Residential Tower emerges as a visionary endeavour, originally conceptualized as a low-rise mixed-use structure nestled in the dynamic cityscape of Dubai, UAE. At its core, our design philosophy intertwines the essence of luxury living with a profound connection to nature. Within the tower's confines, verdant gardens are seamlessly integrated into internal spaces, offering residents a holistic living environment that harmonizes with the surrounding urban landscape. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to prioritize the integration of natural elements, ensuring that each resident experiences the physical and mental benefits of living near nature. By infusing greenery into the fabric of the building, we aim to cultivate... More

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.   More

Aikya Signature is a stand-alone residential tower at Tardeo, in the heart of South Bombay.  This tower is personified by its geometric linear design and is supported by the sustainable systems which were organically incorporated into the design. An important aspect of this system is the façade of the building which is engineered in a way to protect the indoors from the tropical Mumbai climate. The east west orientation of the building provides ample  north light to the main living areas. This orientation of the building also naturally ventilates the structure. Yamini Krishna Photography Caption The site itself had a lot of space constraints while designing. By providing stacked puzzle parking ample green space w... More

Vancouver is a city that ranks at the top positions of places with excellent living conditions globally. During the last decade it has promoted a modern urban planning initiative called “Vancouverism”. This plan aims to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world, based on the values of sustainability! Caption 1770 Pendrell is a part of this philosophy. It is a contemporary 21-story tower that was constructed in the West End. The spectacular building stands out for its impressive architectural design, as its mass is divided into two separate blocks, bringing a sense of movement. The Henriquez Partners Architects office that was responsible for the design managed to preserve the traditional constructive elements of the We... More