© Rook & Nagelkerke
HOUSING BLOCK THE WHALE
F.J. VAN DONGEN (DE ARCHITEKTEN CIE.), 1995-2000
Baron G.A. Tindalplein, Amsterdam
PROJECT ARCHITECT:
Frits van Dongen
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
de Architekten Cie.
PROJECT ARCHITECT:
Adriaan Mout
Pero Puljiz
BUILDING TYPE:
Housing
RELATED BUILDINGS:
Urban Design Borneo/Sporenburg
PROJECT ARCHITECT:
Frits van Dongen
ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
de Architekten Cie.
PROJECT ARCHITECT:
Adriaan Mout
Pero Puljiz
BUILDING TYPE:
Housing
PUBLICATIONS:
de Architect 2001-4; Bouw 2001-10; Domus 2001-7/8; Deutsche Bauzeitung 2001-10; Architecture + Urbanism 2002-5; Bauwelt 2002-18/19; Lotus 94; Jaarboek 2000-2001RELATED BUILDINGS:
Urban Design Borneo/Sporenburg
This apartment building is one of three superblocks breaking the monotony of the low-rise on the Borneo and Sporenburg peninsulas. Its rectangular volume is shaped so that all units receive adequate daylight. The corners are lifted into space to create entry zones. Otherwise the block admits to the strictest subdivision. The zinc-clad outer walls vibrate with an intricate rhythm of identical window frames and sun lounges. The inner walls by contrast alternate the zinc cladding panels with horizontal timber-clad galleries. West 8 designed the courtyard garden.