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  • Apartment Block Amsterdam | NL

    In 2018 LAA was commissioned to build a social housing block with 33 apartments in the city center of Amsterdam after winning a restricted competition for young architects.

    The building budget was very tight.

    The plot was very wide and deep.

    We proposed a simple scheme which could also be transformed into big apartments if required in the future.

    A very clear grid organizes the units in a symmetrical way. This grid allows combining four 3room apartments in one floor or six 2room apartments, without altering the clear rhythm in the facade.

    The upper floor as it has a 360∫ facade gave us the opportunity to design panorama apartments overlooking the city.

    The facade has a strong rhythm due to the repetition of its perforations.

    A beautiful pattern made of glazed bricks is applied to all facades. This element together with the different depths of the openings creates a very vibrant facade.

    SUMMARY

    Location: Amsterdam, NL

    Area: 3200 m²

    Program: 33 apartments and bike storage

    Architect: Laura Alvarez Architecture B.V.

    Team: Laura Alvarez, Oihane Garcia Meneses, Chinouk Jongerius, Aleksandra Shopova

    Year: 2018-ongoing

    Status: Under construction

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