P15 Ravel Plaza. image © A2 Studio 

MVRDV wins a new competition for the Zuidas Business District, Amsterdam in collaboration with OVG Real Estate, which proposes new mixed-use development. The project proposal defines a new type of complexity in the building by scattering the housing units in different angles and complicated setting-also mixing with green spaces balances the whole development at first sight.

The competition, which began in the spring of 2015, is located on Beethoven Street, adjacent to the ABN AMRO headquarters beside the ‘Sportpark Goed Genoeg’ (AFC). The project was created with the aim of realising a multifunctional building, which included a mixed programme of offices, residences and amenities, covering a total floor area between 50,000m2 and 75,000m2. A number of possible tenants for the offices and other commercial spaces have already been involved in the project.

Klaas de Boer, director of Zuidas, Amsterdam City Council: “Lot P15 Ravel is a unique place in Zuidas. OVG’s proposal, designed by MVRDV, has a bold and distinctive architectural appearance and marks a crucial turning point in the development of Zuidas into a mixed area with housing, employment and services. This plan effectively increases the attractiveness of Zuidas.”

Coen van Oostrom, CEO of OVG Real Estate: “With this project we wanted to introduce an innovative building into what is becoming an increasingly popular district of Amsterdam. The building is, to a large degree, open to the public; the public space literally extends into, and over, the building. We are honoured to provide Zuidas with a uniquely designed building by MVRDV which carries international recognition and will contribute to a local sustainable and innovative living – and working – environment.”

“The houses have bay windows with beautiful views and large balconies with lots of vegetation, turning the whole building into a kind of village green,” says Winy Maas. “We combine the quality of living in a green environment with the central location and the excitement of an urban environment in this unique location.”

More information and visuals about the project after the break.

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