Client
Bouwgroep Go BSH under Collective Private Commissioning (CPO)
Residential development
17 apartments & workspaces
Maikel Gielens
Design Team
Sophie Valla, Guido Schot, Wout van Vreeswijk, Amélie Alligier, Sara Ramadane, Ismini Christakopoulou
Jeroen Musch, Luuk Kramer
Location
Amsterdam-Noord, The Netherlands
Status
Delivered 2019
Designing with light
The compact volume has been cut out on its south-east corner to orient the corner balconies towards the sun with a view to the city. In this way, the inhabitants gain optimal qualities for their living rooms and outdoor spaces, avoiding the shadows from the nearby towers. A cascade of terraces provides distinctive and luminous L-shaped living rooms and balconies, in addition to the wooden terraces on the west side of the building.
The construction is based on a column–beam structure, which minimizes the amount of material required for load-bearing purposes.
" Jardins suspendus "
Large planters at the corners of all balconies contain small trees and carefully selected plants adapted to height and wind conditions. They also attract specific species of insects and birds.
Rainproof system
The residential block has its own heat pump. Thanks to high levels of insulation, triple glazing, solar panels on the roof, and photovoltaic cells integrated into the façade, the building generates its own energy.
On the street side, the building exposes the activities within its workspaces. The first and second floors feature extra-high studio spaces, including a photo studio, an advertising agency, and a dance studio. On the ground floor, passersby can glimpse the activities in the hall or in the garden beyond. The hall can also host community events such as parties or exhibitions.
As it approaches the garden, the hall gradually rises, leading to a wooden bridge that runs toward the wide common terrace.
