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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