IJburg, Amsterdam
The Site
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Amsterdam is linked to the city of IJmuiden by the river IJ
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The river plays a major part in Amsterdam's image
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Being able to build and live on the water due to their network barriers, dams, and wind-powered pumps
The Area
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Amsterdam is well known for its medieval towns and canals that pass through them
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Many locals using these as modes of transport around available areas
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Taking full advantage of the views over the water
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With the buildings also positioned to ensure full optimised access to the suns natural light
Ideas
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New office buildings
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2 waterfront private sector residential buildings
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2 social housing blocks
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A hidden garden to connect the residential and office building
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Spaces for leisure and social activities
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The materials have been specificaly chosen to respond to the sites industrial legacy, with red copper, coloured aluminium, and glass elements
Our Ideas
This waterfront project became a huge statement for developments, creating a place which relates to the water so greatly, and not just having it as an extra. The only downfall would be a small section of it with the materials, not making it look like a new building.