Amsterdam City Guide: 25 Places to See in the Capital of The Netherlands

Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its origins lie in the 12th century when fishermen living along the banks of the River Amstel built a bridge across the waterway near the IJ, then a large saltwater inlet. Most of the city’s territory is below sea level and therefore it lies on land that has been reclaimed from the water.

Amsterdam is all about practical urban planning, amazing cycling infrastructure, tulip-lined canal bridges, and old merchant houses that tilt at impossible angles. I visited Amsterdam again last year and discovered some new places.

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Tsz Yan Ng Blends Textile Methodologies with Architectural Production to Find New Ways to Build

Tsz Yan Ng is a Michigan-based firm principal, professor, researcher, and artist whose interdisciplinary and collaborative work seeks to challenge and improve upon modern fabrication and manufacturing practices. “We haven’t changed the way we build in so long,” Ng said. “We need to think of it more productively—not just economically—but as a collection of different voices. Architecture is a global ecosystem of people, where the sum is greater than the parts.”

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Transformative space / Comas-Pont arquitectes

Transformative space / Comas-Pont arquitectes - Interior Photography, Institute
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Monolith House / Desypri&Misiaris Architecture

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Nishiji Gallery and Office / KOMPAS

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  • Architects: KOMPAS
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  585
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Studio Akane Moriyama

Mountainside Courtyard House / Iway Architects and Associates

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Zhangjiakou, China

Korinkyo Hotel / Hitotomori Architects + U+Architects

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Awana Beach House / Herbst Architects

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Earth and Glass House / Studio Lotus

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New Delhi, India

So You Want To Be Successful As An Architect?

What is success to you might be different to how the architecture industry views success.

One thing is certain: Everyone wants and deserves more. And to have more, you have to learn how.

I am not here to discuss philosophical concepts behind our drive as architects to be better or have more. I am here to promote a better life for architects. More recognition, more clients, more awards, more money.

Maybe you are happy where you are, maybe you struggle, but either way all of us could benefit from knowing what to do to improve the state of our careers.

Le Safran 50 Housing Units / ALTA

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  • Architects: ALTA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3148
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020

La Centinela Refurbishment / FORarquitectura

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Vélez-Málaga, Spain
  • Architects: FORarquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  990 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Cerámicas San Gil, Grupo Puma, Savage Interactive

Hotel Na Travessa / depA architects

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  • Architects: depA architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  316
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Azulmarmol, Castro Wood Floors, Marmocim, Sanitana, W7

Headquarters Carmo Coffees / Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  11511
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Art Versátil, Miaki, Prodomo, Vidraçaria Bom Pastor

Living at Verna-Park Building / Baur & Latsch Architekten

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Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany

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Pierrefonds Public Library / Chevalier Morales Architectes + DMA

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Montreal, Canada

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