Transform a residence

Extending the house or creating new functions?

Stad, LandAmsterdam

TypeCafes, Hotels, Interiors, Interiors, Residential, Restaurants

Grootte351 m2

StatusDelivered

Tags Apartment, Community, Housing, Social, Transformation

The challenge? Transform two single houses into three independent apartments each with their own entrance, living space, bedrooms, bathrooms and parking.

The two houses were originally organised in ground level, first floor and roof terrace. To make a third house within this volume, both houses gave up the upper floor. By combining the first floors of both houses and opening the structure, the extra house was introduced. Toghter with the roof terrace this new house added value to the block and a home for a new family.

IJburg Bay

The apartments are located on Steigereiland-Noord on IJburg, the island was gained from the water. All the housing blocks alongside the water have a great view and visual link with it’s surroundings. Because of the large windows, to experience the landscape, these apartments are locally known as the kitchen boulevard.

ground level

first floor

second floor

roof terrace

section number 84 and 82a

Why is this a transformation?

Transforming a building normally means changing its function. In this case transforming is not only changing the former functions of each and every single room, but more adding or removing structure. It’s literally possible to grow within the existing structure.