If you say Amsterdam, you say canals. Everyone knows the image of the canal houses, lined up side by side, each building with its own character. This streetscape is the result of private customers? initiative, who had their building designed according to their own taste. In the Amsterdam Houthavens (literally Wood Ports), history is repeated. In the river IJ, seven artificial islands are being created which will offer space to groups of private buyers to design their own dream house at the waterfront. The result: a varied array of facades with eye-catching architecture. From a transshipment port, the Houthaven will morph into the hippest new neighbourhood of Amsterdam, offering space for locals and professionals alike.
© Mirko Merchiori

Architects: Global Architects

Location: The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Mirko Merchiori

Contractor: Bot Bouw

Project Architects: Tomá? Beránek, Arthur S. Nuss

© Mirko Merchiori

From the architect. If you say Amsterdam, you say canals. Everyone knows the image of the canal houses, lined up side by side, each building with its own character. This streetscape is the result of private customers? initiative, who had their building designed according to their own taste. In the Amsterdam Houthavens (literally Wood Ports), history is repeat...