A new timber office building was recently developed in Amsterdam’s main harbor. The project, which was headed by local architecture studio De Zwarte Hond, will serve as the regional headquarters of Alliander, a Dutch energy company. The complex consists of multiple timber buildings, including an office block, workshop spaces, warehouses, product testing facilities, and educational areas. De Zwarte Hoond aimed to emphasize flexibility and sustainability in its design strategy. The timber office building also features corten steel as a key material.
The silhouette of the headquarters has been said to be in a “rhythmic arrangement” and described as barcode-like. While the interior spaces accommodate flexible office layouts, the complex also includes outdoor spaces designed to enhance biodiversity.
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