Tree bunkers on Oosterdokseiland (ODE)
Oosterdokseiland in late 2022. The design of the public space will be completed in early 2023. (Photo: ODE)
Amsterdam is always evolving. Work is being done all over the city, on building new housing estates, transforming existing buildings, improving streets, increasing sustainability and greening, or building a bridge. The Work in Progress column uses photos, maps and artist’s impressions to illustrate how a project is created.
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In recent years, the Oosterdokseiland redevelopment project has grown into a dynamic and contemporary part of Amsterdam’s city centre. Covering 225,000 square metres, it is one of the largest urban projects in Western Europe. The completion of the City Campus and the adjacent public space marks the completion of the island’s redevelopment.
Designed by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel, the sustainable building covers a total of 72,500 square metres, complete with public facilities, 41 apartment units, and the head office of digital travel marketplace Booking.com. The building overlooks the Oosterdok (‘Eastern Dock’) former wet dock, the IJ waterway and the historic city centre.
Breaking with past tradition, property developer BPD was responsible for the design and the construction of the public space for this project. The design was created by Agence Ter, in accordance with guidelines provided by the City of Amsterdam. Since a large section of the public space is located on the roof of the multistorey car park, there needed to be a special focus on spaces where these trees can grow and thrive.
A team of experts, including tree consultant Hans Kaljee, provided advice on the tree bunkers used; these provide the perfect conditions for growing into large trees (as it happened, previously planted trees on the island turned out to be relatively small). This will result in 18 elm trees on the square in front of the building, designed to create an agreeable climate and living environment.
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Tree bunkers on Oosterdokseiland (ODE)
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Oosterdokseiland in late 2022. The design of the public space will be completed in early 2023. (Photo: ODE)
Amsterdam is always evolving. Work is being done all over the city, on building new housing estates, transforming existing buildings, improving streets, increasing sustainability and greening, or building a bridge. The Work in Progress column uses photos, maps and artist’s impressions to illustrate how a project is created.
Want to know more? Also check out www.amsterdam.nl/projecten
In recent years, the Oosterdokseiland redevelopment project has grown into a dynamic and contemporary part of Amsterdam’s city centre. Covering 225,000 square metres, it is one of the largest urban projects in Western Europe. The completion of the City Campus and the adjacent public space marks the completion of the island’s redevelopment.
Designed by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel, the sustainable building covers a total of 72,500 square metres, complete with public facilities, 41 apartment units, and the head office of digital travel marketplace Booking.com. The building overlooks the Oosterdok (‘Eastern Dock’) former wet dock, the IJ waterway and the historic city centre.
Breaking with past tradition, property developer BPD was responsible for the design and the construction of the public space for this project. The design was created by Agence Ter, in accordance with guidelines provided by the City of Amsterdam. Since a large section of the public space is located on the roof of the multistorey car park, there needed to be a special focus on spaces where these trees can grow and thrive.
A team of experts, including tree consultant Hans Kaljee, provided advice on the tree bunkers used; these provide the perfect conditions for growing into large trees (as it happened, previously planted trees on the island turned out to be relatively small). This will result in 18 elm trees on the square in front of the building, designed to create an agreeable climate and living environment.
Do you know of an interesting project in progress in Amsterdam?
Let us know and send an e-mail to
planamsterdam@amsterdam.nl
