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HOUSING BLOCK SIDE BY SIDE
F.J. VAN DONGEN (DE ARCHITEKTEN CIE.), 1998-2007
Koetsierbaan, Almere-Stad
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE): de Architekten Cie.BUILDING TYPE: HousingPUBLICATIONS:
RELATED BUILDINGS: Masterplan Almere-Centrum
In 1994 four urban designers were invited to develop a scenario for the centre of Almere. The metropolitan approach taken by Rem Koolhaas's OMA with its multiple land use was the one chosen. The given programme is concentrated in megastructures: a business centre near the station and a mix of cultural amenities,
shops and housing along the water. All components were fleshed out by international architects of repute. On the waterfront can be found housing by Claus & Kaan (
Silverline), René van Zuuk (
The Wave) and de Architekten Cie. (Side by Side) as well as Sanaa's
theatre complex.