Urban study housing

Since the completion of Amsterdam's ring road in 1990, its western section has always been the most urban. Existing buildings determined the width of the road and were adapted to it. New buildings to the left, right and over the highway enhanced this urban quality. The church tower in the shape of a coal-scuttle and bearing that nickname is a landmark.

A similar landmark from the same period, is the GAK-building, built in 1960 for the administration of social welfare programs. Creative industry has replaced bookkeeping between the road and public garden. Additional high-rise housing links the former office building with the ring road and the local neighborhood.

Parking is under an undulating lawn. Daylight streams into the garage. Approaching the entrance to the office building will be an adventure, the transformation of the building becomes economically feasible and a cohesive urban ensemble is created. A study in strategic town planning.