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Waternet Headquarters, Amsterdam

Waternet Headquarters, Amsterdam

Double tower on the Amstel

On this prominent location, in the bend of the Amstel River, just where it enters the city, the main sightlines have been used as a starting point for positioning the two tower sections in relation to each other. The two tower parts are connected by bridges. These connecting bridges make the towers one organic and organizational unit, while on the eighth and ninth floors they locally merge through the bridge. This is the heart of the building, where the restaurant and a conference center with a large auditorium, foyer, and café will exert a strong attraction on everyone working in the building. Here, in particular, one can take full advantage of the exceptional views, while this part of the building will also be the most visually striking from the outside.

Client

Waternet

Year

2000 - 2005

Type

Industrial and Commercial

Photos

Duccio Malagamba

Gross floor area

28.500 m2

Collaboration

Structural engineer: Royal Haskoning DHV

Installation consultant: DHV Bouw en Industrie

Installation consultant: DHV Bouw en Industrie

Main contractor: Ballast Nedam Nieuwegein

Team

Lead architects: Herman Hertzberger, Laurens Jan ten Kate. Team: Tom Bergevoet, Henk de Weijer, Tjeerd van de Sandt, Ariënne Matser, Kim de Man

At this location on the edge of the city, a tall building stands out from every direction and therefore calls for a distinctive appearance. The articulation into two towers, linked by pedestrian bridges, provides the response.

Each floor has, alongside a straight side suitable for traditional office layouts, a curved side that lends itself well to more open-plan arrangements.

The standard office floors are completely column-free, except for the diamond-shaped grid of columns running along the façades.

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Hoogte Kadijk 143 F9
1018 BH Amsterdam
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