In the historic city centre of Amsterdam we recently completed the interior design of this 135 m² apartment. The project was commissioned by a young couple from Australia, who asked us to create a calm Scandinavian-inspired interior with oak as the unifying material throughout the home applied in the furniture, flooring and even parts of the walls.
One of the main eye-catchers of the apartment is the spiral staircase that separates the living room from the kitchen. Its elegant, organic form introduces movement and contrast within the otherwise minimal interior, becoming both a sculptural element and a functional centrepiece of the space.
We currently have three projects under construction in Amsterdam Noord. On the Nieuwendammerdijk we have just started the construction phase for the renovation and rear garden extension of a freestanding house. At the same time, two projects on the Noorder IJdijk are nearing completion, both featuring extensions that fold around a semi-patio.
The North of Amsterdam is a special area to work in, with its beautiful houses along the dikes. Stay tuned for updates!
Last week we couldn’t resist the chance to photograph a few of our projects dressed up in a fresh layer of snow ⛄️
2025 has been a year in which we can look back on many great projects. Projects through which we were able to make our world a little more sustainable and more beautiful for our clients, step by step.
We are very much looking forward to committing ourselves on an even larger scale in 2026, working towards a more beautiful and sustainable living environment.
Doing our part
In addition to our own efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions within our projects, we are making a donation this year to the non-profit organization Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) to help create an even greater impact worldwide.
FCA has been rated an “effective” charity by www.effectiefdoneren.nl and works, among other things, on making growing urban environments emission-free, generating and storing clean and efficient energy, and developing solutions for circular production.
Interested in “effective donation” yourself?
Listen to the podcast “Wat Wél Kan”: “A donation of 40 cents does more than skipping meat for an entire year”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IxAADxFp9WCBuiUDgF548?si=d14dd274f4454607
Cheers to a HOP-py New Year, in which we can all make the world just a little bit better together!
In the north of Amsterdam, this new semi-detached house (twee-onder-één-kapwoning) will be built for two separate households. The architectural model offers a highly accurate impression of the design’s form and textures. It also showcases the intended material palette: red-brown brickwork for the walls, dark hardwood for the window frames, metal for the dormers, and a sloped roof covered with biodiverse vegetation. Construction is expected to start in Q4 2026
Model built by Maankraters
Six years ago we had the pleasure of designing the first of the (almost) three Buddy Buddy’s: a colourful, character-filled place where craftsmanship and café culture come together.
From the interior concept to every bespoke detail, the space was created in close collaboration with Buddy Buddy’s founders whose energy, creativity and amazing nut butters inspired the entire design.
Swipe through to see how the atelier–meets–café concept came to life. And if you’re ever in Brussels, make sure to drop by for a delicious nut butter coffee.
Read all about our Wakkerstraat project in the latest VT Wonen Magazine (edition 10). Featuring in-depth interview with our lovely client. As part of this total renovation, we were able to add an extra floor to this meticulously detailed home situated in a former school in Watergraafsmeer.
By implementing generous steel windows and natural materials this home is flooded with daylight and filled with a calming atmosphere.
Built by: @renosk_interiors
Kitchen by: @roberttediekkeukens
Steel windows by: @tudorkozijnen
The preparations are on the way for the start of the build of our 3rd new built project in Oosterwold “Casa Feijoa”.
Through this 1:50 scale model we’re already able to take sneak peak at the lovely patio house that we will be able to share with you in 2026.
By carefully positioning the home within the oddly shaped plot, we were able to create a modest home with generous connections to its surroundings.
Together with the large garden around the house and the roof terrace that is connected with the inner patio, our client will have many ways of enjoying the outdoor spaces in and around the house.
Built by: Joost Huijzer / Maankraters
Interested in building your own dream-home? Contact us to see how we can turn your dreams into reality!
Tomorrow we’ll pick up the 1:50 scale model of our Casa Feijoa project. Meticulously built by Joost Huijzer / Maankraters (www.maankraters.nl). Hand cut and built out of balsa wood, maple veneer, paper, MDF and a 3D printed spiral staircase.
In this digital world, a physical model provides a special sense of scale and dimension that is hard to capture digitally.
Video shot and edited by our amazing client who happens to be a cinematographer (www.hansschepp.com).
Sandwiched between two typical Amsterdam houses lies a narrow plot of 2,5m wide and 24m deep. These dimensions asked for a creative approach for the infill of this two storey new-built house.
The tall glass facade in the front façade floods the front of the house with natural light. The facade of perforated panels further integrates five custom-made birdhouses under the eaves, making this home more than just a “habitat of people.”
Two years after completion, the stainless steel façade still catches the evening sun beautifully, while the window frames have mellowed in tone, blending with the rest of the exterior.