AMST Wins the Mixed-use Development Award for the Netherlands

AMST in Amsterdam wins the prestigious Mixed-use award for the Netherlands from the International Property Awards. MRP wins the Mixed Use Development Award for the Netherlands with AMST. The prize has been awarded by the European Property Awards. This will include a mix of living, social and commercial spaces, a parking garage and a spacious bicycle shed. AMST is centrally located opposite Amsterdam Amstel station.

Bart Meijer, CEO of MRP: “We are very honored to receive the award for AMST, a new construction project in which we work closely with the municipality of Amsterdam to make this possible. This sustainable and mixed-use development is an example for future urban developments. AMST makes affordable housing for middle incomes in the center of Amsterdam possible. ”

Affordable housing

80% of the homes, divided over 2 buildings, are intended for middle incomes and 20% are homes in the private rental sector. And some of the large mid-range rental properties are suitable for larger families. Carolien Schippers, director of Land & Development, Municipality of Amsterdam: “This is a justified award for the beautiful design of AMST. I am pleased that our joint efforts have resulted in recognition of this sustainable area development. And that in a unique place: the location, accessibility and affordable spacious homes for large families and facilities such as a supermarket, restaurants and a breeding ground. An unusual combination, a beautiful part of the city. And the design exceeded all our expectations ”.

Durable design

The architectural design of VenhoevenCS architecture + urbanism is based on the principles of the Chinese Hakka culture, which is known for its walled residential units with wooden interior facades around a courtyard with communal facilities. Jos-Willem van Oorschot, architect: “The architecture is inspired by the style of the existing Amstel station. The facades with the rhythm of concrete and preserved wood are unambiguous, elegant, urban and with a proud appearance that suits a metropolis like Amsterdam. ” The courtyards will be an oasis of peace with lots of greenery and wood. All roofs of the energy-efficient buildings are used to store rainwater in an innovative way, which is then used in a gray water system.”

Read here the Dutch press release