KCAP presents the completed housing project De Tweeling in Amsterdam North
The Twins marks the corner of the new neighborhood in Amsterdam-Noord for those arriving from the Van der Pekbuurt. In terms of scale and appearance, the complex is in line with the other buildings in the vicinity of the former Shell site. The masonry facades are designed according to a grid that differs subtly per volume.
L-shaped plots
The complex is built on two L-shaped plots. Because the volumes widen outwards, space is created in the middle of the buildings for internal traffic areas. These spaces narrow upwards and include galleries, stairs and access points for the houses. A skylight brings in natural light.
The internal traffic areas are accessible via the entrances that are recessed in the facade, but are still clearly visible thanks to the large recesses. The entrances are materialized in gold anodized aluminum, which extends over the entire entrance floor. The color of the bells, house numbers and also the window frames of the houses is matched to that of the entrance.
The communal courtyard garden will have a green design designed by Buro Sant and Co. The staggered balconies stack up in steps around the garden. This set-up offers the residents the necessary sunlight and privacy, reports KCAP. The individual balconies are fitted with vertical green walls, which should later give the impression of a continuous green facade.
At the IJ
Aan het IJ will consist of 1,600 homes, which will be realized by developer Amvest and housing corporation Ymere. Architectural firms such as Dok Architecten, KAAN Architecten and Powerhouse Company are working on the buildings. Last year, another KCAP building, The Grid, was completed nearby.