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Architects: Atelier PRO
- Area: 7089 m²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Jan Paul Mioulet
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Manufacturers: EQUITONE, Bolidt, Rollecate, Sigma Pearl
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Lead Architects: Dorte Kristensen and Karho Yeung
Compact Building
IJburg College’s main school is located on IJburg, in Amsterdam. For its extension, a branch of the school will be built on neighbouring Zeeburgereiland. The school’s site is surrounded by greenery and water, typical for Zeeburgereiland. Atelier PRO’s design comprises a compact building that is adapted closely to the urban design framework. The main concept of the design was developed from a bottom-up approach whereby students, teachers and parents were asked to contribute ideas about the school. This was combined with the school’s vision that the shared floors for practical subjects be placed centrally between two departments to create a meeting point. The introduction of a split-level maximises the limited building volume and facilitates greater spatial connections between the different functions.
