Vertical Lofts
Vertical Rhythm
A central core enables an open living environment, in which multiple set-up principles are possible. The core has been remained as small as possible by placing the stairwells completely outside of the building, making them part of the balconies on the backyard side. This finding, of placing the stairswells on the outside of the façade, resulted in more open living space within the complete building contour. By breaking up the structure at the plinth and the crown, the building opens up to the street and the view. The rhythm of the concrete façade emphasizes the loft apartments for which grand and high windows have been created, based on the maximum glass size of 5.40 meters. The windows give a framed view on the new developed neighborhood.
The concrete façade structure has been given multiple surface treatments, such as a surface with a coarse structure for the front façade penants. The penants are poured in traditional wooden molds. The deeper detailed concrete frames are treated to have a more smooth structure in order to create a more subtle difference in texture between coarse and smooth within the concrete materialisation.
Tiny Places
For one of the upper loft apartments in the Vertical Lofts, designed by studio PROTOTYPE, the interior has been carefully crafted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Spanning three levels, the apartment is vertically connected through a series of open voids and staircases. In contrast to the building’s bold, concrete exterior, the interior feels subtle, refined, and exceptionally comfortable.
A multi-functional core is built up out of multiple elements all accessible and usable from the living space; such as entrance, cloakroom, kitchen and a closet that houses a complete home laboratory. This core of the building is coated with a special wooden pattern that forms a fine continuous line through the complete house. Different intimate spots are part of this core and give the user a comforting feeling within the interior. The subtle application of natural materials such as straw webbing, oak wood and nature stone are optimally balanced, providing a timeless whole.
