Urban scene with modern buildings, canal, and people outdoors.

A vibrant urban scene with modern buildings, a canal, and people engaging in outdoor activities.

Urban district with mid-rise and high-rise buildings, greenery, and people walking on a sunny day.
Urban district with modern buildings, green spaces, people, a bus, cyclists, and a water feature.
Urban street scene with buildings, trees, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Urban scene with people in a park-like setting surrounded by modern buildings and trees.
Urban development with a multi-story building, green spaces, and pathways with people and trucks.
Urban street scene with glass buildings, trees, vehicles, and a skybridge.
Modern urban street with people, outdoor cafes, contemporary buildings, and greenery.
Urban park with waterway, swans, people, cyclist, and modern buildings surrounded by trees.
View from a wooden balcony showing a landscaped area with a pond, pathways, trees, and a modern building.
Interior view of a workspace with large windows, desks, people working, and shelves. A forklift is in the background.
A modern industrial corridor featuring workers, vehicles, and storage areas with large windows and concrete structures.
Aerial view of an urban development with modern buildings, green spaces, and roads.
Aerial view of an urban district with buildings, roads, and green spaces arranged in a grid layout.

Story

A Transformative Urban Vision for Amsterdam

The Holterberg District, a visionary masterplan by Herzog & de Meuron, is set to redefine the urban landscape of Southeast Amsterdam. Spanning 29 hectares, this ambitious project seeks to transform a light industrial site into a dynamic mixed-use district. With plans for 5,500 to 8,000 homes, the district will seamlessly blend residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, anchored by a sprawling central park.

The masterplan ingeniously integrates existing industrial elements, ensuring a harmonious transition from a mono-functional area to a lively urban environment. The district will feature diverse zones, each offering a unique atmosphere—from bustling business clusters to serene green spaces. This development promises to enhance connectivity within Amsterdam-Zuidoost, fostering a vibrant community that harmonizes work, living, and leisure.

  • Integration of existing industrial elements into the new urban fabric

  • Creation of a large central park as a focal point

  • Diverse zones with distinct atmospheres

  • Emphasis on connectivity within the Amsterdam-Zuidoost region

Feature Description
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Architect Herzog & de Meuron
Site Area 29 hectares
Planned Homes 5,500
  • 8,000 |

| Status | Unbuilt |

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Not specified

Materials

  • glass — facades of multi-story buildings
  • concrete — industrial corridor structures
  • wood — balcony
  • metal — balcony

Construction / Systems

  • Not specified

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: The district features a vibrant and lively atmosphere with abundant natural light, as seen in the exterior images with sunny days and large windows.

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