Renovation Social Housing IJdoorn
Zaandam
1997-2001
Original construction
apartment buildings 1969
Amount of dwellings 192
Commissioned by housing cooperation Patrimonium
The IJdoorn residential block is wonderfully situated in green
surroundings. The building offers proof that gallery-access
apartments are eminently suited to last a lifetime. One can live
here pleasantly and comfortably late into life for an attractively low
rent. Residents were very content and, as a result, had no desire
to see major changes carried out.
The approach to the IJdoorn complex is modest and focuses on
upgrading the residential comfort and strengthening the basic
qualities. Alterations encompassed improvements to the main
entrance and staircase, the application of a balanced and timeless
colour scheme, improvements to the facade insulation, and the
installation of home automation systems. These mean that people
can continue to live independently as they get older. What works
doesn’t need to be changed, just improved.
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