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Rembrandt Park One

The Rembrandt Park One building in Amsterdam West has been redeveloped into a sustainable high end office building with public functions. New connections are key to the design. A proposed route and passage will connect the East and West, park and city, work and leisure. With two additional floors and a novel glass pavilion along the waterside, the redevelopment brings new life to the Rembrandtpark.


Originally designed by Frederik Willem de Vlaming in 1967, the iconic structure formerly known as Ringpark has a prominent place between the A10 ring road and the beautiful ponds of the Rembrandtpark. Simultaneously, the building acts as a wall between the park and Amsterdam New-West. The design for the redevelopment and sustainable renovation builds upon existing qualities and adds new layers to it. The somewhat closed and distant appearance is transformed completely, with connection and openness as key values.

 
New south facade pavilion facing the park
 
Ensemble of the existing building and the new pavilion and rooftop

New south facade pavilion facing the park

Ensemble of the existing building and the new pavilion and rooftop

New passage and pavilion

The ground floor facades are opened and fully glazed to add an inviting face to the building. Along the existing parking lot on its west side, the greenery of the park is continued around the building to stretch the park all the way to the highway viaduct. A new passage through the building and an added bridge crossing for the pond will enhance the connections and liveliness of the park.


Existing situation

Existing situation

New situation

New situation

Sustainable renovation

Along the ground floor of the proposed route, a brand-new building volume with distinctive canopies stretches out underneath the existing structure. As well as its novel entrances, it will house shared facilities like a coffee bar, co-working area, and two different restaurants, which stimulate people to socialize and synergize. The building volume continues to the waterside on the east, where a new glass pavilion with a restaurant and terrace has been built. This public diner is open to everyone and boasts beautiful views of the park.


Each space in the Rembrandt Park One building has a expressive view on the surrounding park

Thom Zijlstra | Principal architect

 
Main entrance
 
Main entrance bistro
 
Co-working, lounge and fitness
 
Coffee bar

Main entrance

Main entrance bistro

Co-working, lounge and fitness

Coffee bar

Interiors

The lower floor’s communal interior spaces and public restaurant are in harmony with the building’s original character. Warm and soft hues match the travertine façade and add a softer layer to it. There are plenty of spaces for informal encounters as well as alternative working areas. The strong material palette enhances the inviting and public atmosphere of the space.


The office floors are completely stripped for a more sustainable renovation. The soaring ceiling heights and expressive concrete structure staunchly define the interiors. With 24.000m² of programmable space, it is equipped to host a diverse array of companies, from start-ups to multinationals. The iconic value of the building is magnified by two additional glass floors on the roof. Transparent façades will offer stunning panoramas over the city and reiterate Rembrandtpark’s status on the Amsterdam map.

 
New atrium platform and rooflight
 
Hospitality bar in new atrium

New atrium platform and rooflight

Hospitality bar in new atrium

HofmanDujardin was commissioned by Boelens de Gruyter and Round Hill Capital. The sustainable redevelopment resulted in a BREEAM® Excellent certificate for the building, which will be named after its location: Rembrandtpark. It is part of a masterplan for the South-West part of the park, designed by KCAP.

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Project

Rembrandt Park One

Description

Transformation of the modernistic RIngpark Building

Client

Round Hill Capital

Location

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Surface

28.000 m²

Date

2019-2023

Services

Architecture, Renovation, Architecture Interventions, Interior Design and Restaurant Design

Team

Barbara Dujardin, Michiel Hofman, Thom Zijlstra, Maik Peters, Nuno Urbano, Iker Hernández Oñativia, Marc van Kaam, Joana Barriocanal, Nagore Fernandez, Zsófia Muzsnai

Masterplan

KCAP

Developer

Boelens de Gruyter

Project management

Boelens de Gruyter

Technical support

INBO

Advisor construction

Van Rossum Ingenieurs

Advisor Installations

Nieman

Advisor F&B

Compass Group

Advisor mechanical installations

Bosman Bedrijven

Contractor

DuraVermeer Renovatie Midden West

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