Waterlooplein Amsterdam, Stopera Building

Waterlooplein Amsterdam, Stopera Building

Grandiose architecture, at odds with the historic texture of the city in both planning terms and in terms of materials – apparently highly praised as good new civic architecture, but the large scale feels alien when compared to the tight-knit streets and alleys that along with the canals make Amsterdam’s streetscapes so popular.

Nieuwmarkt Housing: Van Eyck & Bosch

Nieuwmarkt Housing: Van Eyck & Bosch

Nieuwmarkt redevelopment, Amsterdam housing, Netherlands design by Van Eyck & Bosch, built in 1970-75: Dutch building photos, Holland residential

The Whale Amsterdam: Urban Housing in Holland

The Whale Amsterdam: Urban Housing in Holland

Borneo-Sporenburg, a former harbour area along the shores of the IJ near Amsterdam’s inner city is intended to resemble in its density the Jordaan, a lively Amsterdam inner city quarter. The developers, however, requested a suburban programme from the municipality.

Sarphatistraat Offices Amsterdam building

Sarphatistraat Offices Amsterdam Building

Sarphatistraat Offices Amsterdam, Netherlands – design by Steven Holl Architects – Dutch Housing Corporation Het Oosten, Steven Holl Architects Holland