Langhaus & Hofhaus housing complexes
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Address | Bogortuin, Levantplein |
Neighbourhood | Oostelijk Havengebied |
City | Amsterdam |
Office | Diener & Diener Architekten |
Commisioner | Amstelland Ontwikkeling Wonen |
Realized by | Koopmans Bouwgroep |
Accessible | Tram 10, bus 28, 32, 59, stop Azartplein |
More | Hans van der Heijden, 'Huis in de stad. Woongebouwen van Diener & Diener in Amsterdam', de Architect september 2001, p.62-67. |
Realized | 2001 |
Category | Wonen |
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Housing complexes on the quaiOn the transition between Java Island and KNSM Island are two housing blocks which, because of their unity, form a gateway to the residential area. Both buildings are clad entirely with reddish brown brick, in which a large number of identical windows have been positioned according to a rigid pattern. Because of the restraint this produces, the elevations form a visual pause in this multicoloured area. The most prominent building is the elongated, eight-storey ‘Langhaus’, which is also called ‘Hoogkade’. Here, the rhythm is interrupted by two large recesses on either side of the block. On a patio on the north side is an entrance area with the most important access routes. On the south side, there is a communal terrace. ‘Hofhaus’ is a square block, with a restaurant and studios in the slab base. Above this are dwellings which are accessed by galleries from the inner court. ‘Hofhaus’ is sometimes referred to as ‘Hoogwerf’. |