arch1 Projects 16 Created 03-Aug-10 By Nerijus Kupe, Klaipeda, Lithuania Milos Housing hvdn architecten housing Parkrand Borneo Sling House IJburg WOZOCO Music building on the IJ Timorplein 5 School 'tij49 Loftice 11 Zouthavenbrug 12 Borneo Sporenburg 13 West 8 urban plan 6 Public Library Amsterdam 14 Jo Coenen library 7 Stadgenoot pavilion 15 Steven Holl auditorium, pavilion 8 Dok en housing 10 Hans van Heeswijk architecten bridge 3XN cafe, music theatre, restaurant 4 MVRDV housing Pavilion Lloydplein Bastiaan Jongerius office Marc Koehler s private house 3 De engroep apartment, dwellings Bekkering Adams en leisure, office MVRDV housing, kindergarten 2 Studio Thonik 16 MVRDV atelier, private house 9 hvdn architecten primary school http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ Zamet Centre 17 Rijeka, Croatia 3LHD library, mixed-use development, sport, square 1
photo: Bjorn Utpott photo: Bjorn Utpott Milos Housing Carolina MacGillavrylaan 2 1098 XA Amsterdam http://wwwmilos-wonennl This housing complex Milos is part of a larger mixed-used development around the Science Park Amsterdam, located in the neighbourhood Watergraafsmeer The Science Park is transformed into an international knowledge centre, and next to new educational buildings and related companies, the area is completed with housing Milos is the most western building with a plinth of 4 to 5 layers, and a 45m high tower The complex gives the impression of a modern castle, surrounded by water Pedestrians and cyclists enter the building by passing a bridge The closed inner courtyard is furnished with wooden floors Because of the situation next to the railway tracks, the building has a double façade: a glass screen is placed in front of the thermal skin, and serves as a sound barrier 2-2008 Contractor hvdn architecten Heddes Hopman Interheem Groep Bjorn_Utpott photo: Bjorn Utpott The Sciencepark is close to trainstation Muiderpoort You can also take bus 22 http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 2
photo: Bjorn Utpott photo: Bjorn Utpott Parkrand Dr Colijnstraat 260 1067 CP Amsterdam http://wwwparkrandnl/ The neighbourhood Geuzenveld is located in the western garden cities of Amsterdam There is plenty of public space available but most of these green spaces lack grandeur The project is regarded to be a 'key-operation within the urban renewal of Geuzeveld-Slotermeer The building should provide an iconographic quality to the neighbourhood which it was lacking before The housing block is situated at the edge of a park and consists out of 5 towers, positioned on a deck, carrying a two level roof plate The positioning of the towers provides a clear view from all apartments to the park Because of the holes, or empty spaces in-between, the dwellings behind the big block also still have a view on the park The title of the project - Parkrand means park-edge photo: Bjorn Utpott 6-2007 Developer MVRDV Kristal Het Oosten Bjorn_Utpott The Geuzenveld neighbourhood is west of the city centre of Amsterdam Tram line 13 takes you from the Central Train Station to the neighbourhood Geuzenveld Stop at Dhr H Colijnstraat You can also take bus number 21 and 192 from the centre Stop at Dhr H Colijnstraat http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 3
photo: Bastiaan Vlierboom photo: Bastiaan Vlierboom Borneo Sling P Dijkstraplein 2 1019 WE Amsterdam At the end of a row-housing with patios and an internal corridor with garages, this 3 storey apartment block is made by using the ending of the concrete tunnel structure The concrete tunnel construction is a very common way to built series of row-housing in the This project is an atypical solution to the inevitably end of such a row The block of dwellings has been cut of at the end of the line, and here 3 spacious apartments with terraces have been built The apartments have their façade over the full width of the block, giving them a panoramic view over the IJ The space in-between the balconies is filled with several glazed rooms, executed in different colors, symbolizing the functions and giving the spectator a view of what could be inside photo: Christian Richters 1999 450 m² Main designer, De engroep search Smit's Bouwbedrijf Bastiaan_E_Vlierboom The the Borneo Bus 43 from Central Station to the island Walk all the way to the end of the island http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 4
photo: Marcel van der Burg photo: Marcel van der Burg House IJburg Pedro Nuñesstraat 22 1086 XX Amsterdam The house is located on a small plot in IJburg; a suburb of Amsterdam Designed as a vertical garden giving space to flora and fauna to grow in a densely urbanised area Closed private spaces contrast with open collective spaces, that seem to have been 'carved out' from the solid volume as a continuous transparent void In this way the interior space is visually and physically connected to the street, the garden and roof terraces Outdoor- and indoor spaces become one and natural daylight flows into the interior 3 bedrooms, a small bathroom, WC and a 'multipurpose hall' are situated on the ground floor whereas the first floor remains completely open for living, cooking and eating, flooded with daylight The hall is much more than an entry zone It also functions as an artist studio, work desk, laundrette and playground The façade contains specific brick detailing inspired by techniques from the famous Amsterdamse School style from the 1920's photo: Marcel van der Burg 4-2007 140 m² Main designer, Interior architect Roof & facade consultant Technical engineer Marc Koehler s Madeup interior works Bricx Maxit Elmar, Machteld and Kawai van den Elzen Marc_Koehler Take tram 26 from the centre of Amsterdam, and in about 15 min you'll bee in IJburg http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 5
photo: Dirk Verwoerd photo: Dirk Verwoerd WOZOCO Reimerswaalstraat 1 1069 AE Amsterdam This housing for elderly people is probably one of the most published architecture projects of its times and also from Holland Its very powerful image is the result of urban policy: the architects couldn't place all the 100 apartments in a linear building, because there was a height restriction Thus the overhang volumes: all the apartments that couldn't fit into the linear volume where hang on the northern side, with a east-west orientation photo: Dirk Verwoerd 1997 10000 m² Structural engineer Contractor Structural engineer MVRDV Arup Intervam Noordwest Pieters Bouwtechniek Woningbouwvereniging Het Oosten (Stadgenoot) stefan_tuchila Bus 23; from Central Station bus 19 and 64 The interior is not open for the public http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 6
Music building on the IJ Piet Heinkade 1 1019 BR Amsterdam http://wwwmuziekgebouwnl/ Located at the head of Oostelijke Handelskade, the Muziekgebouw aan t IJ is the new home of two organizations devoted to modern and non-western music Each organisation has been given its own architectural identity inside the new building by placing its concert hall in clearly separate volumes Eye-catcher and unifying element is the gigantic roof At its headend, the building features a large open space which functions as a public plaza On the waterside lies a wide square with an outdoor café on the water The 24 meter high glass façade provides a panoramic view of the river IJ Project is public! 6-2005 13400 m² Associate architect Contractor Theatre consultant Acoustics consultant 3XN ABT BAM Hans Wolff & partners Peutz Consulting Engineers & Associes Royal Haskoning Steven Scott ULC Group Gemeentelijk Havenbedrijf Amsterdam Services engineer Lighting designer Services engineer MI_MOA Tram line 26 (direction IJburg) from Central Station Tram line 25 from city centre 10 minutes walk from the Central Station http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 7
Timorplein Celebesstraat 1 1094 EJ Amsterdam New housing replacing existing buildings in 4 locations, comprising a total of 128 apartments, in 3 different phases The first section, on Timorplein (square) was built in 2002 The second section is on the corner of Borneostraat and Delistraat The third section includes the end of the flats on Celebesstraat These end flats are linked by a car park that runs underneath Delistraat The flats on Celebesstraat are along the railway line Despite the need for sound reduction the architect decided to use the same storey-high windows that characterize the neighbors The large amount of space gives the apartments a very light, spacious feel The 72 units in this 3th section are very diverse in type, ranging from apartments to maisonettes, to penthouses and studio apartments The project also includes 21 social sector apartments, 2 of which are studio apartments This is a very beautiful urban plan, interacting with the existing structures in a very sensitive and subtle way 2004 Contractor Structural engineer Dok en Vink Bouw Nieuwkoop Strackee De Alliantie MI_MOA Take tram 9 from Central Station direction Diemen Stop at Lineausstraat and walk north, into the 'Eerste van Swindenstraat' Go left at the Celebesstraat, walk for 100 m and you'll see the houses on your left http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 8
photo: Luuk Kramer photo: Luuk Kramer School 'tij49 Frans Zieglerstraat 201 1087HN Amsterdam http://wwwijburgcollegenl Blok 49 on IJburg is reserved to accommodate unusual functions and activities such as Blijburg, a temporary beach with its associated bars This temporary school, with a planned lifespan of 20 years, is intended to accommodate the forecast swell in the number of IJburg's schoolchildren The proposal involves a three-storey building with a wide, double-loaded central corridor The three entrances are located in the building's long elevation facing the schoolyard To harmonise the stacked prefabricated elements into a convincing building, the horizontal bands in the façade are strongly articulated The cantilevered strips also function as effective sun screens and shelter for the entrances They are finished with a sprayed rubber layer, white on the outside and with a different brightly coloured soffit per floor The colouring corresponds with the school's internal colour scheme By illuminating the bands at night, the building acts as a beacon in the neighbourhood photo: Luuk Kramer 9-2006 Structural engineer hvdn architecten Ursem Bouwgroep Stadsdeel Zeeburg hvdn-architecten http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 9
photo: Christian Richters photo: Christian Richters Pavilion Lloydplein Lloydplein 1 1019 BZ Amsterdam This pavilion is situated on the Lloydplein, a square along the river IJ in Amsterdam It is a freestanding object, framed on three sides by several large complexes It has spacious views towards the harbour on the north side The building has been designed as two interwoven volumes: on the ground floor, a space for the catering industry, and on the first floor an office space The two patios on the first floor and the stairwell diversify the volume and refine the shape The total complex of dark-stained stone with frames of zinc forms a distinct sculpture on the square, with a framed window on the head of the volume guaranteeing a spectacular view towards the river photo: Christian Richters Public access unknown! 2000 400 m² Bekkering Adams en Blauwhoed Vastgoed Bekkering_Adams Tram 10 to stop C van Eesterenlaan, or: Tram 10 or 26 to stop Rietlandpark, then walk about 300m http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 10
photo: Luuk Kramer photo: Luuk Kramer Loftice De Ruyterkade 112 1011 AB Amsterdam With the development of the South Bank of the IJ, Amsterdam is rapidly acquiring a big new inner city area The small strip of ware and trading houses at the Ruyterkade still has its old historical flair This new office fills a left over gap It has two faces In keeping with the adjoining buildings, the front façade has an imposing character with a stone plinth and a glazed elevation The back is more closed with silver and dark blue profiled steel plates It has a large floor hanging over the railway tracks In between these two is a large glass atrium By its external shape, it is to produce a symbolic link across the railway track joining the old town and river The inside organization is reminiscent of the neo-classical canal house When viewed from a travelling train, the building seems to change its colour from silver to dark blue The name is a fusion of loft and office It reflects the idea of large, open and attractive space of the work environment 8-2002 2888 m² Services engineer Contractor Bastiaan Jongerius ABT Slavenburg Rami Exploitatiemaatschappij bv bastiaanjongerius photo: Luuk Kramer Just behind and next to Central Station, Amsterdam http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 11
photo: Rien van Rijthoven photo: Rob Hoekstra Zouthavenbrug Piet Heinkade 1 1019 BR Amsterdam The new concert hall Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is the figurehead on the bow of the Amsterdam Eastern Docklands The nautical character of the location is enhanced by connecting the building with the mainland by a bridge that is inspired by a gangplank Next door the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam welcomes cruise ships and offers a short walk to the canal boat marina under the bridge As befits a real gangplank, the bridge slopes somewhat askew from the quay to the entrance The only thing visible above the bridge deck are the railings on both sides which incorporate the lighting Underneath, a steel construction of 200 feet long and weighing almost 220 tons supports the bridge It's like a spinal column with 21 trusses that are kept in place by tension cables below During fabrication and after installation full-scale vibration tests determined the position and calibration of shock absorbers They assure that the bridge is firmly in place photo: Rien van Rijthoven Project is public! 9-2004 Structural engineer Hans van Heeswijk architecten Ingenieursbureau Amsterdam Gemeentelijk Grondbedrijf Amsterdam Hans_van_Heeswijk_s bridge is always open Muziekgebouw Monday - Saturday 1200 to 1900 The bridge to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is at 10 minutes walking distance of the backside of central train station and can also be reached wit tram 25 and 26 departing in front of central station by car you reach it within 3 minutes from A10 ring oost The parking garage of the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam is connected to the Muziekgebouw and has a capacity of 500 cars http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 12
photo: architour photo: City of Amsterdam, Archives Borneo Sporenburg C van Eesterenlaan 41 1019 JK Amsterdam http://wwwamsterdamdocklandscom A total of 2500 dwellings have been built on the two former harbour peninsulas Borneo and Sporenburg The area was covered with a carpet of low-rise/high-density back-to-back patio houses, interrupted by 3 large landmark buildings Various architects each designed a type of patio house, which were grouped in small clusters and re-appear in several places on the islands The main challenge was to develop a typology in which a small patio provides daylight and private outdoor space for the inhabitants photo: City of Amsterdam, Archives Project is public! 1997 Urban planner West 8 City of Amsterdam Naomi The nicest way to go to the Eastern Docklands, is to take the boat from the Central Station to the Java-island It leaves from behind the central station, at pier 7 It's a free ride, and takes about 10 min, to the head of the Java-island From there it's about 15 min walking to the KNSM-island and 20 min to Sporenburg and Borneo You can also take tram 10 or 26 from Central Station Or rent a bike http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 13
photo: Richard Jansen photo: Richard Jansen Public Library Amsterdam Oosterdokskade 143 1011 DL Amsterdam http://wwwobanl The Public Library is the central one of three large new buildings on the restructured Oosterdokseiland, near the Central Station The main shape of the building is attuned to the surroundings: both the apartments to the west of the library and the street to the eastmust receive enough daylight At the same time, situated as it is beside the open waters of the Oosterdok, the library had to contribute to an attractive skyline A raised plinth offers a refined transitional area between the upper and lower floors, and the reading and study rooms resemble terraces, arranged around large voids The top floor accommodates the library theatre and conference rooms Project is public! 7-2007 28000 m² Jo Coenen City of Amsterdam Naomi photo: Richard Jansen Every day from 1000 to 2200 h From the Central Train station in Amsterdam, it's about 5 min walking For more information on the developments of this Island, take a look at http://wwwoosterdokseilandnl/ http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 14
Stadgenoot pavilion Sarphatistraat 370 1018 GW Amsterdam http://wwwstadgenootnl/ This pavilion is part of a renovation Steven Holl did for Het Oosten, a housing developer in Amsterdam Since a merger in 2008 Het Oosten is part of StadgenootThe old brick building (1889) on the De Singel canal in Amsterdam was originally built as a storage for medicine With this pavilion the housing developer wanted to explain its views on sustainable building with the use of ornaments The pavilion is 285 m2 big, and 7 meter high It can house gatherings from 20 up to 280 persons The pavilion is not open to the public and is currently used by the people who work at Stadgenoot, for their lunch breaks photo: Maarten Thewissen 2000 330 m², Interior architect Structural engineer Lighting designer Associate architect Steven Holl MI_MOA Ingenieursgroep Van Rossum L'Observatoire International Rappange & Partners en bv Woningcorporatie Stadgenoot, Amsterdam public transport: tram 6, 7 and 10 stop at 's-gravezandestaat, or take the subway, nr 51, 53, 54 to Weesperplein http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 15
photo: Maarten Helle Studio Thonik Weesperzijde 79d 1091 EJ Amsterdam In this inner city courtyard the Amsterdam-based studio for visual communication, Thonik, has its atelier and house The two storey volume is wrapped by a polyurethane coating, a material that mergers the volume into a homogeneous building without details To emphasise on the 'plastic' effect of the material, originally bright orange had been chosen for the colour, a favourite colour from the palette of the users, Studio Thonik, graphic designers But, the inhabitants of the surrounding houses claimed they experienced serious nuisance from this colour Quote: ''The doctor had ordered me not to be preoccupied with it anymore It has given me so much private misery Orange does something to you It does not really hurt the eyes, it injures the mind" Part of the interior is designed bij Richard Hutten 2001 Main designer, Interior architect MVRDV Richard Hutten Thonik MI_MOA You can visit the inner courtyard throughout the day Tram 3, subway 51, 53, 54 stop at Wibautstraat http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 16
photo: Domagoj Blazevic photo: 3LHD Zamet Centre Boze Vidasa 7 51000 Rijeka Croatia Zamet Centre hosts various facilities: a sports hall with 2380 seats, local community offices, a library, retail spaces and a garage The building's main architectural element are ribbon-like, linear stripes stretching over the site, functioning at the same time as an architectural design element of the object and as a zoning element which forms a public square The stripes were inspired by 'gromaca', a type of rock specific to Rijeka, which the centre artificially reinterprets by colour and shape The stripes are paved with 51000 ceramic tiles The steel construction and the girder span of 55 metres allow the natural illumination of the sports hall It contains supporting facilities for professional training and competition, while the auditorium with telescopic stands enables the transformation from everyday use to other activities (concerts, conferences, etc) photo: Domagoj Blazevic Project is public! 10-2009 16830 m² 3LHD Grad Rijeka / Rijeka Sport 3LHD http://wwwmimoaeu/users/neero/guides/arch1/ 17