IJbaan Cable Car by UNStudio in Amsterdam

IJbaan Cable Car by UNStudio in Amsterdam

The IJbaan is a grassroots “Amsterdammer” citizens’ initiative, snowballing from a crowdfunding campaign led by Bas Dekker and Willem Wessels started in 2015 and now supported by the Municipality of Amsterdam. Its goal is to create a new connection across the IJ by the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam in 2025.

Valley Towers by MVRDV: Amsterdam CBD Zuidas

Valley Towers by MVRDV at Amsterdam CBD Zuidas

The Valley contains offices topped with residences. The jagged, natural stone façade is defined via a parametric tool developed by architects MVRDV with Arup Amsterdam. This provided real-time control over quantities of daylight and sunlight, over structural limitations and required privacy. No two apartments are alike.