Fan-shaped Cruquius

Underground parking spaces for 190 vehicles and a fan-shaped layout become visible at the Cruquius-wharf building site. KCAP has drawn up the urban development plan for this former industrial erea in order to create a lively living and working area. The fan-shaped layout opens up the building structures towards the water and greenlands. It also gives room to high quality gardens in between the structures. Special thanks to crane operator Geurt van Boekel (BAM) who takes pictures from high up almost every day.

Construction of Cruquiuswerf Amsterdam has started and was officially celebrated on Friday, April 12th. The former industrial area of Cruquiuswerf is being transformed into a vivid neighborhood voor living and working based on an urban plan by KCAP. The urban concept is set up with a fan-shaped layout with the linear building structures opening towards the quay along the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. This provides for stunning views towards the water and letting a maximum of sun enter the spaces between the volumes.  Next to the urban plan, KCAP is also responsible for the architecture of the buildings and the design of the public spaces. Those are structured as a spatial framework with two large collective gardens with each a sunny neighborhood square and a continous quay along the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Cruquiuswerf comprises of 290 apartments, 5 townhouses, an underground parking garage and a building with commercial functions, developed by AM and constructed by BAM Wonen. On the adjacent Berkhout area another 120 apartments designed by KCAP will follow, a development of Amvest.        

KCAP's Cruquiuseiland model is part of the exhibition 'Close to Reality' in Amsterdam. More than 60 scale models offer a holistic view of a number of metropolitan developments and challenges in Amsterdam that will be addressed in the coming decades. Sometimes close by, sometimes as an exploration of possible futures. From the region to the individual building. Cruquiuseiland, located in the Eastern port of Amsterdam, will transform from an industrial area into a mixed urban quarter for living and working. KCAP designed the southeast part of the peninsula that is located on the border between of the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal and the Nieuwe Vaart with a mixed urban program. The project is developed by AM. 'Close to Reality' was compiled by the City of Amsterdam in collaboration with Architecture Centre Amsterdam and is taking place during WeMakeThe.City, the festival that makes cities better. Close to Reality 23 June to 1 July 2018. Free admission Opening hours: 23 June 10.00-18.00 24 June 14.00-20.00 June 25 closed 26 June closed 27 June 10.00-18.00 28 June 10.00-18.00 29 June 10.00-18.00 30 June 10.00-18.00 1 July 14.00-20.00 Location: Zuiderkerk, Zuiderkhof 72, Amsterdam

The kick-off of the redevelopment of the Chubb-location Amsterdam took place yesterday, Wednesday, April 6th. Around 50 to 60 local residents and stakeholders came together during a public meeting. The visitors were able to express their views and opions on the urban design, architectural style, use of communal areas and the design of public space. A live artist translated the wishes and ideas on the spot into beautiful sketches. The collected input will be processed in the next version of the plan for Cruquius. According to schedule, the definitive design will be completed by the end of this year. The planned program for Cruquius consists of approximately 300 units for owner-occupied and rental housing combined with work and commercial spaces. The set of rules (‘spelregelkaart) developed by the municipality of Amsterdam forms the basis for the design and program. About Cruquius  The Cruquius is rapidly changing from an industrial area to a lively neighborhood where it pleasant to live and work. Located at the water, inside the ring of Amsterdam and five minutes by bike from the Indische Buurt, it is becoming more and more a part of the city. Transformation Chubb-location Cruquiuseiland The plan vision for the acquired location, the former location of Chubb Fire & Security (part of UTC) along Cruquiusweg, has been developed by AM in collaboration with KCAP Architects&Planners and a.s.r. vastgoed vermogensbeheer. Based on the business model ‘I AM YOU', which is founded on key values like conceptual strength, innovation and co-creation, the plans will be elaborated in the coming time in cooperation with the local residents, the municipality of Amsterdam and other stakeholders. Click here for the official press release of AM.  

Dutch area and real estate developer AM has acquired the property of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) at Cruquiusweg in Amsterdam and will transform the current location of Chubb Fire & Security (part of UTC) in the eastern port into a lively residential and commercial area.Cruquiusweg is a strategic location that will undergo a complete metamorphosis. As the most southern peninsula of the eastern harbour area it has the potential to transform the outdated industrial location into an attractive area to live and work. For the acquired location of 1.3 hectares a plan vision has been developed by AM in collaboration with KCAP Architects&Planners and a.s.r. vastgoed vermogensbeheer. Based on the business model ‘I AM YOU', which is based on key values like conceptual strength, innovation and co-creation, the plans for the coming period will be evaluated further in cooperation with the local residents, the municipality of Amsterdam and other stakeholders. The proposed program consists of owner-occupied and rental housing combined with spaces for working and commercial functions. Click here to read the entire press release by AM (in Dutch).