Bookingcom City Campus, Amsterdam

In 2015, Booking.com selected UNStudio to design its new campus in the center of Amsterdam. From the outset, the goal for the buildings was to create a healthy community; to bring employees together, and to attract new talent from across the globe. Throughout the building, the architecture nudges employees to move by fostering engaging environments and by encouraging physical movement by use of stairs, bridges, and galleries across all levels, including the rooftop.

The architecture combines the robust qualities and the industrial history of the harbor, with the detailing of the glass reducing the overall immenseness of the building and gently reflecting the glistening of the water and sky. Through mixed-use facilities designed with a holistic approach to health and well-being, the campus creates a positive experience for all users: from the citizens of Amsterdam who use the public space and retail facilities, to the tenants who live in the residential building, to the young Booking.com workforce.

The design for the residential building included in the new Booking.com campus references the old harbor buildings in Amsterdam. Its positioning on the site is also optimized to provide the best views over the river and toward the city. These views are further enhanced by the use of almost floor-to-ceiling solar glazing, with up to 6-meter-wide sliding doors. With 41 residences in total, the building houses six different apartment types, from studios to 2-story apartments (ranging from 67m2 to 300m2).

Underfloor air distribution is used to provide fresh air in close proximity to the users, while radiant ceilings allow for very comfortable heating and cooling. Special attention has also been given to the acoustics in both the office spaces and the atria, while alongside the generous daylight throughout the building, high-quality artificial light with very low glare enhances visual comfort.

References:

www.unstudio.com

www.archdaily.com

www.luxuryproperties.ir