Architecture
A careful incorporation of contemporary office space into a monumental ensemble
Raadhuisstraat 50 was built in 1906/07 to a rationalist design by architects A.J. Kropholler and J.F. Staal Jr. In the beginning of the 20th century. The left part of the building housed ‘t Binnenhuis, a company founded by Dutch architect H.P. Berlage, selling interior items and furniture, along with a warehouse, workshop and packing rooms on the upper floors. The right-hand section used to contain offices.
Due to years of extensive use, the national monument was due for redevelopment and restoration of its monumental details. The office spaces on the upper floors are being modernised based on a design by Office Winhov architects. The unique monumental elements are restored and provide a future-oriented design with new office spaces carefully integrated into the historical building.
Architects Uri Gilad & Caroline Versteden
The Design Approach
The unique building with its exceptional monumental details offers a high level of finishing, especially in terms of sustainability and aesthetics. All office floors are fitted with wooden parquet, and in addition to the first-class sanitary facilities on each floor, there is a shower room in the basement, designed with materials that reflect the building’s history.
Even original elements such as the front facade marquises for light and heat protection are replaced according to the original design, and the authentic stained-glass windows are visible again. A beautiful tribute to the roots of Raadhuisstraat 50.
The optimal balance between monumental and flexible
In Raadhuisstraat 50, you will experience the perfect balance between enjoying and celebrating being part of Amsterdam history and a flexible layout that makes it suitable for all kinds of modern organisations and their office use. Two monumental stairwells give access to the 4 office floors. A beautiful open stairwell is situated in the middle of the building that interconnects all floors. A carefully designed glass elevator ensures an integrally accessible office. The original facade openings at the rear of the building have been restored. Allowing for unique views on typical Amsterdam courtyards.
