Kop Van Diemenstraat
Located on a strategic site at the end of the river IJ, the building fills the gap of an urban open space. The building consists of office spaces and housing that relate to the old warehouses nearby. The building is partially lifted to reveal important views between the harbour and the city, while the sunken square beneath offers an interesting public space along the water. The open courtyard and transparent staircase bring sunlight into the covered square. The building relates to its surroundings by being accessible from each side―the main entrance is situated on the public square and the offices are accessible from the street. The façade, open for the most part, is wrapped around the building. The exterior face uses rusted concrete sandwich panels to emphasize the connection with the harbour, while the interior courtyard is clad with wood-slats to reflect the more intimate nature of the space.
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