Living with a View

Villas that can be delivered with differing numbers of segments according to the purchaser’s wishes. The middle segment is always the tallest. The height declines towards the extremities giving the houses a distinctively arched roof.

The apartments in this 19-storey block, which closes off the harbour basin, face out in two directions. The horizontally articulated apartments form a rhythmic pattern.

The Casa Casla is a building designed by Lanoire & Courrian Architectes in the center of Almere.

One of the more successful projects from the viewpoint of Gewilde Wonen (‘Desired Living’, a movement towards liberalised housing).

A small, cylindrical utility building poised between solar panels, a pond and a bus lane. The building is clad in corrugated sheeting and rests on short legs. A sturdy external staircase and punched-out lettering add to its distinct character.

The Lakeside was designed by the architectural firm SeARCH on behalf of the municipality of Almere. The building can be found on the Esplanade in the center of Almere.

This is the only building in the inner city with a truly breathtaking colour scheme. It has sloping walls which enhance the daylighting of the interior.

The scaly facade of this expressively designed building is made up of zinc-clad flat panels. The dwellings are arranged in 6 storeys, and appear to slide out of the facade like partly open matchboxes.

This tower is 120m tall and has 28 storeys. The building forms part of the business district built on the north side of the station.

This building clad in corten steel was conceived as a miniature city. It was originally intended to house a wide range of functions, to be openly accessible and to become the district’s premium spot for a rendezvous.