Media Wharf
Type: Offices for creative industries Location: NDSM area Amsterdam Client: Red Concepts BV Team: Bart Reuser, Marijn Schenk, Michel Schreinemachers, Joost Lemmens, Jurriaan Hillerström Floor area / size: 6.100 m2 and 5.525 m Cost: 15.000.000 euro Build engineer: LBP advisors Competition: 2008 Invited competition result undisclosed
The NDSM area in the north of Amsterdam is distinguished by the big industrial buildings that, despite altered functions over time, demonstrate a consistent and timeless identity. NEXT architects has been asked to develop a strategy for the development of two new buildings within the context of the existing brick giants. Starting with the idea that new buildings on this site should adopt the concept of a variable program within a strong shell, the idea expands to include timeless identity which acquires character as time passes.
The logistic concept is based on a flexible system of deep floors in combination with an efficient infrastructure: the buildings are built up around a central court that introduces daylight into the very heart of the structure.