16.4.2012
Block 64 IJburg Amsterdam
Block 64 es el último edicifio ubicado en el extremo sureste de la Haveneiland East, en IJburg. Se compone de 45 viviendas y de un garaje de estacionamiento. El bloque de apartamentos multifamiliares, colocado en la esquina de la isla, actúa como un acento arquitectónico. Las casas unifamiliares se conectan a este volumen y se envuelven alrededor de un patio íntimo. El punto de partida del diseño fue la especial forma de la parcela. En el extremo sureste, el bloque se ve como si alguien hubiera tomado un cuchillo y lo cortó en diagonal. La trama base de 5,40 metros, expuesta por el corte, se suma a la mirada expresiva de la fachada que da al agua. Este juego plástico se enfatiza aún más con los balcones en voladizo.
Block 64 is the last building block at the southeastern end of Haveneiland East in IJburg. It comprises 45 one- and multifamily houses plus a parking garage. The multifamily apartment block is placed on the corner of the island, serving as an architectural accent. The one- family town houses are connected to this volume and wrap themselves around the intimate courtyard.
The starting point of the design was the special shape of the plot. At the southeastern end, the block looks as if somebody took a big knife and cut it off diagonally. The standard grid of 5,40 metre, exposed by the cut, adds to the expressive look of the façade that faces the water. This play with plasticity is further emphasized by the cantilevering balconies.
All groundfloor apartments have direct, internal access to the half- sunken parking garage. The apartments are accessed via a short gallery, which is connected to a central lift. Thanks to this layout, all houses are orientated in two or three directions and make the best of their location within the block.