k Bekkering Adams Architects
k Office
k 2010
k Amstelveen
k The Netherlands
k Photos: Digidaan
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Esprit Head Office Benelux
The Esprit Head Office Benelux is a sustainable mixed-use building, consisting of three
layers of showroom spaces and offices. The landscape is lifted and extended into the
building, creating a welcoming and transparent entrance and restaurant area. An
oblique-shaped volume forms the superstructure, with windows carved in lopsided
shapes. Aluminum plating forms a filigree, free formed pattern in relief. Large boulders
carry the volume and anchor the building in the landscape. The interior is dominated by
a large monumental staircase connecting the three floors, leading to the patio on the
top floor. Voids and skylights bring transparency and openness to the building, reflecting the philosophy of the company.
01 Main entrance | 02 Evening view | 03 Interior view | 04 Second floor plan | 05 Main
staircase
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