| The Silodam Housing Silos on the IJ River stand next to the pier’s old grain silos. The 20 story building contains 157 apartments, as well as business and public units. Each unit is unique in size and character, with interior walls that can be moved. The varied colors help give “neighborhood” characteristics inside this space.A shortage of housing in the Netherlands led to many reuse projects, finally leading to this 26,000m2 project in 2002. The bottom opens up to exterior public circulation space and water space where residents can dock boats. Urban planning has been carefully considered throughout the building, giving variety, public interaction, and good views. |
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