Smaragd
Architecture Residential Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands
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Description
An award-winning building for the neighbourhood: meet the Smaragd. The building that transformed the eastern neighborhood in Amsterdam. There are 102 homes, catering spaces, office spaces and a parking garage designed by M3H. Fun fact: our office is in this building as well!
The Smaragd is a subtle reference to the architectural style the Amsterdam School; a popular architectural style in Amsterdam from the last century. The project was the winner of the Zuiderkerk Prize 2016. According to the jury, this building is an example project of how to build in the densified city. “The jury sincerely hopes that M3H Architecten will use this to tell the story about De Smaragd very often in different contexts. This can contribute to the discussion about how such high-quality housing projects, for different kind of residents, can be realized in difficult neighborhoods in the future.”
The project is located in an architecturally historically very interesting place. It’s on the transition between the buildings from the 19th century and from the 1920s and 1940s. Different time periods and architectural styles come together here. It was a challenge to create a facade that could represent this transition well. The building looks like a sculpture because of the raised head, with a large overhang and the rounded corners. This elevated head, together with the buildings on the other side, forms the gateway to the neighbourhood.
During the design phase, the architects consulted a lot with local residents. The execution was done in close cooperation with the contractor in a construction team.
PARTNERS
The Alliance Development, client
Adams Bouwadviesbureau, constructor
Coen Hagedoorn Construction, contractor
Cost; 12.000.000
14500 m2 GFA
Questions and Answers
What were the key challenges?
The project is located in an architecturally historically very interesting place. There are buildings from the 19th century and from 1920-1940. Our design was meant to unite these different architectural styles.
Why was this an award winning project?
The project won because the jury found that the integral mix of residents from diverse backgrounds was a decisive importance for the development of Amsterdam. It is an example how such high-quality housing projects can be realized in difficult neighborhoods.
You can read all of the jury comments here (dutch): https://www.gebouwdin.amsterdam.nl/main.asp?action=display_html_pagina&name=pagina&booMarge=-1&item_id=398&selected_balkitem_id=895&parent_balkitem_id=915
How is the project unique?
It is a subtle reference to the architecture style Amsterdamse School. But it is not an over-the-top reference to this building style that is dear to all of us. Which you often see. The building has a rich feel due to the many details and smart material combinations, such as brick and concrete slab, which together form a harmonious whole. It therefore provides a good answer to how to deal with the rise of traditionalism without becoming frumpy.
Details
| Project size | 14500 m2 |
| Project Budget | USD 12,000,000 |
| Completion date | 2016 |
Project team
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M3H PR | |
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M3H Architects | architect |
| De Alliantie | Client |