Jeanne Dekkers Architectuur BV

OZW Institute

OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee

OZW INSTITUTE

Jeanne Dekkers Architectuur

LOCATION
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

AREA
20250.0 m²

YEAR
2006

CATEGORY
Institute

PHOTOGRAPHS
Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee, Richelle van der Valk

Text description provided by architect.

The OZW health care and well-being training institute is a new landmark for the architectural landscape of the VU University.

OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee

It embodies an innovative training concept that combines intermediate and higher level vocational training programmes and university programmes.

The softly shaped brick walls that bring to mind the Amsterdam School are in keeping with the nature of the training programmes.

The window spacing emphasizes the verticality and main outlines of the exterior and immediately draws attention to the transparency and vitality of the interior: a playful combination of training centres around atria.

OZW Institute
© Richelle van der Valk
OZW Institute
© Richelle van der Valk

From the south side, the atria gradually and diagonally lend access to the facilities. Long sightlines reduce the size of the building.

OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee

From the base, for instance, one can see al the way up to the sixth floor. The utility core is incorporated in the ‘back bone’.

OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee

The private offices are at the far ends of the building. The public base is transparent and the mysterious volume of the lecture hall inside catches the eye.

The training institute is a playful landscape to roam in, see people and meet people.

OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee
OZW Institute
© Daria Scagliola & Stein Brakkee


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