Author Description

This book contains illustrations and descriptions of 26 architectural highlights, built in Amsterdam in 2011. A varied selection, including both detached villas and large residentioal buildings, exemples of new typologies, and remarkable renovations, and bridges, schools and a youth center. Noteworthy are also some examples of new and alternative forms of commissioning. With work by Alvaro Siza, Bedaux de Brouwer, Claus en Kaan, Concrete, Dok, FRANTZEN et al, Hans van Heeswijk, Korth Tielens, LEVS, Mecanoo, Ney & Partners, Paul de Ruiter, Rappange & Partners and Wingender Hovenier. The projects in this book have been nomiated for the Amsterdam Architecture Award 2012. The winner is featured on the cover.