Cuyperspassage is the name of the new tunnel at Amsterdam Central Station that connects the city and the waters of the IJ-river. Since the end of 2015 it has been used by large numbers of cyclists, some 15,000 daily, and pedestrians 24 hours a day. This ‘slow traffic corridor’ was exactly what many users of […]
Using cardboard as its main building material, Wikkelhouse is a cutting-edge sustainable house with a beautiful design and exceptional constructive strength.
Dutch studio Concrete has recently completed the Amsterdam based restaurant Happyhappyjoyjoy, a cheerful collection of colors and typical Asian flavors. The turbulent streets, rich flavors and bright colors of Asia, typical for cities like Bangkok, Saigon and Hong Kong, come together in Amsterdam. This playful design, organized eclectic chaos is inspired by the typical Asian
Project: Stained glass facades Artist: Stefan Glerum Architecture: Heren 5 Architects Stained glass is fabricated by Atelier Schmit Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Two stained glass facades reaching up to 60 feet / 18 meters for a new residential project in Amsterdam by housing corporation Ymere. The complex is designed by Heren 5 Architects, the stained
Amsterdam-based +31 Architects have recently completed Watervilla Weesperzijde, a house built on the river Amstel in Amsterdam. Description by + 31Architects: Living on the river Amstel in Amsterdam is an experience within itself. At this special location the cream of the crop of houseboat design is situated close to each other. Again + 31Architects ensured
Standard Studio in collaboration with CASA Architecten have transformed an old school building into 10 spacious apartments. Description by Standard Studio: Ons Dorp is a school building that got converted into different apartments. This particular one was designed for a family of five. The teacher’s lounge got remodelled into the bedrooms and the classroom into
Boumanstraat Kea ( house in Amsterdam) is a family home designed by Meesvisser Design Office. Located in Amsterdam, the entire building was built in 6 weeks Description by Meesvisser: This transparent, daylight filled house is designed for a single family – two adults and two children – to live together in a comfortable, generous and open minded
Room On The Roof is an artist workspace in the tower above the Amsterdam de Bijenkorf store. This aerial eerie in the heart of the city is a place for reflection, a platform for fresh ideas and stimulating thinking on Amsterdam and the city. The artists will be invited to spend time in Room On
The renovation of this apartment from Watergraafsmeer Amsterdam, organized on two floors, with a basement and a small garden was designed by Chris Collaris Design. The apartment was turned into a bright place by raising the ceilings and it underwent a reorganization of the functional spaces around a central staircase. The wardrobe, bathroom and a
The complex Nieuw Amsterdam was built 25 years ago and has recently been transformed into a modern mixed-use building: hotel, Horeca services, catering services and the largest part being devoted to the offices owned by the company Nuon Energy.
