The ‘'Herenstaete' is a combined canal house, constructed in 1616, along the Herengracht 206-216. Diverse renovations have resulted in an ambiguous, neglected building with a mute courtyard. Cruz y Ortiz Architects will convert the property into a contemporary open office space, in which the courtyard plays the main role.
The renovation will bring high quality, unity and diversity.The existing monumental values are the incentive for the interventions and will harmoniously merge with modern, open and flexible workspaces. The combination will be done stylish and elegantly, unifying diverse working atmospheres in a singular coherent way.
The design proposal enhances to open the atrium and create interaction and visibility amongst employees. It generates views, orientation and comfort.The atrium is the chain between the classic front part and the contemporary officeson the rear of the lot. The working areas are diverse, dynamic and transparent. Light will flush the entire space, making the work and meeting areas appealing. The new rear façade will optimize the invading daylight. Both components demonstrate the uniqueness of this location. In addition, a reorganization of the garden and its constructions, will lead to a more monument worthy exterior space. A font, with glass bottom, enables light to enter the existing basement and will convert this formerly useless area in a space to meet and greet.
The new installations units will be placed semi in-house in a carefully designed roofscape, best fitting in the UNESCO Heritage Canal Zone.
Client:
APF International BV
Address:
Herengracht 206-216, 1016 BT Amsterdam
Typology:
Interior Design, Offices, Transformation
Status:
In progress
Design of project:
2018 - 2019
Construction:
2019
Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Collaborators:Isabel Morales, Maarten Kop, Miguel de la Torre, Muriel Huisman, Óscar García de la Cámara
Lightning design:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos, Ingenieursburo Linssen B.V.
Restauración:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Infography:Brick Visuals
Model:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Structural engineering:List Bureau
Climate engineering:Ingenieursburo Linssen B.V.
Building physics advisor:DGMR
Fire safety specialist:DGMR
Health and safety planning:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Masterplan:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
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