Borren Staalenhoef Architecten BV

Het Bushok

Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers

HET BUSHOK

Borren Staalenhoef Architecten

ARCHITECTS
Borren Staalenhoef Architecten

PROJECT YEAR
2012

LOCATION
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AREA
48.0 m²

PHOTOGRAPHS
Pieter Kers

CATEGORY
Small Scale

Text description provided by architect.

After some contemplation passers by thought that this small building was a busstop under construction.

At the same time mentioning that there are no buslines here! "The Busstop” is used as a workshop and gallery for creating and exhibiting the ceramic works of Claartje Borren.

Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers
Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers

In the centre of the lakedistrict between Loosdrecht and Kortenhoef a dingy snack bar has been replaced by a studio and gallery. The Cor-Ten steel building is placed on a concrete basement.

Both parts were fully prefabricated, transported with a low loader truck and then assembled on site. The south façade features a large perforated section door or hatch (length 7.5 meters) wich kan be opened and parked on the roof.

Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers
Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers

Except that the panel shows when the gallery is open or closed, it can be used as a sunscreen. When closed the hatch also acts as a light filter or privacy screen to enable quiet working. The perforations provide a nice filtered light. The pattern refers to the reeds along the surrounding lakes.

The Cor-Ten steel is both striking and understated in this beautiful landscape. Through the generous stairwell sufficient daylight reaches the workspace in the basement.

Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers
Het Bushok
© Pieter Kers

The basement has enough space for the ovens, a small storage, a bathroom and also a large working table. The ground floor is well lit and remains as “empty” exhibition space.

The full length of the rear façade is a customized cabinet that functions as a display and working desk. In good weather both sliding doors are open and the exhibition area links directly to the terrace. The Busstop also functions in weekends as a small café.


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