The Ensemble - or Karspeldreef
At Karspeldreef 14-16 in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, 2 residential towers of 100 and 120 meters are being built. The project includes 592 rental homes, 19,000 square meters of office space and 5,000 square meters of commercial and social facilities.
The ‘curved’ facade allows the plinth and tower to flow seamlessly into each other, making the plinth and tower perceived as one. The ‘cascaded’ or stepped facade creates a contemporary image and is an iconic element on a larger scale. The stacked grid of building elements creates a sleek and static character, while the longitudinal facades take on a completely different dynamic. Here the horizontal, undulating façade bands and sporadic protruding balconies create a lively and playful façade architecture.