‘Y-Point' is a refurbished, yet typical, warehouse built in 1914 with a prominent and promising location along the Amsterdam Houthavens, currently in use as multi-tenant office. The building however, looks outdated; mainly caused by the bay windows, otherwise by the particular tenant situation, without a clear cause or ´unity.´ The relation between street side and waterside is blocked by the building itself; the attraction towards the water that could appear if walls are opened is tangible and seductive. With all these figures, this building seems to have all potentials to have an attractive upgrade on this prominent and exclusive position along the IJ. Y-Point firstly is about re-inventing and re-branding. Redesigning the bay windows is the first solution in this mission. We furthermore believe this should be generated by an appealing lounge that connects city with river. This common space will service employees and neighbours as a trending canteen serving both target groups. Y-Point secondly is about improving the conditions and efficiency in the working areas with a maximum relation between the front and the back and a flow of spaces along the partition walls of each individual building segment.
Client:
APM International
Address:
Van Diemenstraat 32, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Typology:
Interior Design, Offices, Transformation
Status:
In progress
Competition:
2016
Design of project:
2017-2018
Construction:
2018-2019
Implementation:
2022
Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Collaborators:Hugo Bolte, Lieke Robben, Miguel de la Torre, Muriel Huisman, Óscar García de la Cámara
Interiorismo:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Lightning design:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Restauración:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Photography:Bert Rietberg, René de Wit
Structural engineering:List
Climate engineering:Linssen
Building physics advisor:DGMR
Fire safety specialist:DGMR
Masterplan:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Survey:Joustra Management
Contractors:Dura Vermeer
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