Author Description

This book contains a varied collection of Amsterdam's 2010 architectural highlights, with projects ranging from house boats to both closed and open offices, educational buildings for both Amsterdam universities, apartment complexes - even one on water. Including work by, among others, arons en gelauff architecten, Benthem Crouwel Architekten, Claus en Kaan Architecten, Onix, Quist Wintermans Architekten, Architectenbureau Marlies Rohmer, SeARCH en Rudy Uytenhaak Architectenbureau. All of the 25 projects in this book were nominated for the 2010 Amsterdam Architecture Prize because of their outstanding architectural quality. The winning project is featured on the cover. With project descriptions, route directions and a brief summary in four languages.