This huge barn for sheep has a dashing curvature of the form, is clad mainly in wood and provides magnificent accommodation for Almere’s very own flock of sheep when they’re not out of doors.
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 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.
Halls offering wide options for interior use are ranged around a core. The robustness of slate combined with the lightness of aluminium endows the houses with an exclusive aura.