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Vrijburcht

By CASA ARCHITECTEN
In Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Author CASA ARCHITECTEN

City Amsterdam

Country The Netherlands

Year 2007

Program Self-build Co-Housing

Technical Info

Site area 5210 sqm

Gfa 11400 sqm

Density 2 far

Population density 0 inh/ha

Home Units: 52

Jobs 0

Streetsroad: 0 %

Buildup: 0 %

NonBuild-up: 0 %

Residential 0 %

Business 0 %

Commercial 0 %

Civic 0 %

Description

It is a collective housing project constituting 52 homes with various mixed-use facilities.
It is classified as a CPO (collective private commissioning project). These are a type of co-housing projects being undertaken in the Netherlands.
The process of designing and building involved active participation by the residents.
Various housing typologies have been planned including a type of affordable apartment to enable a social mix. There is also a care facility for mentally challenged individuals which is supported by the local administration.
Shared facilities such as a creche (childcare facility) , guest rooms and courtyards provide residents with amenities required for everyday life.
One of the main objectives of the project was to create a mixed-use character. The ground floor incorporates workspaces and a theatre.
Car parking is planned in the basement.
A central courtyard for use by the residents is provided.
The homes are planned with energy-saving features like district heating and low temperature floor heating.
The co-housing has a vehicular road only on one side with three sides being pedestrian-only. It is in close proximity to a bicycling bridge offering residents with good NMT ( non-motorised transport) connectivity.

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