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Filling the gap Urban Positions Tripod Urban Genesis: from ARC to Open Frame
The Open Frame forms the next link in a chain of (cultural) attractors along the Open Frame, Grasweg and Silodam in 1:5000 The Open Frame incorporates the Grasweg into its tripod like organization and promotes Within given constraints, and by assimilating existing ideas, a notable new form is sculpted. The Open Frame forms a
IJ. It provides necessary clustered services and amenities supporting the devel- it to a main avenue for the Buiksloterham. distinctive counterbalance to the strong presence of the Silodam on the other side of the water.
oping Buiksloterham area.

design:

Elastik and MAT Studio

consultancy:
structure - ABT
installation - Huygen Installatie Adviseurs
landscape - C. Polito

Simply imagining the effects the historic fort on Manhattan has had on Our own analysis resulted in the conviction that any program on and the structural level. In this perspective, simply mixing living and
its direct surroundings and the entire world is a mind boggling exer- the Grasweg should connect to the creative and cultural cluster that working seems too simplistic an approach. We need to reinvent what
cise. One can only find inspiration in how a single edifice has contrib- is emerging along the IJ. Apart from that, it should be supported by really constitutes a mixed program, and what we expect it to do. The
uted to something as rich, diverse, and constantly self-reinventing as enough collateral business interests to enhance the likely success of process of urban catalysis requires also specific content and commit-
New York. the program. These collateral business interests should in itself con- ted agents.
tribute to the diversity and further development of the region. Special The design industry can be a rich catalytic agent able to create a
The Buiksloterham needs its own, central space of socio- economic in- attention should be given to creating an environment that enables hu- condition of shared interest. It includes a broad range of involved
teraction. It needs a concentrated sustainable centre that ties people man interaction around the clock. That will benefit not only the people parties, and more importantly, everyone has an opinion about it.
to the north bank of the IJ. It needs to offer a program so rich and so living in the apartments of the Open Fort, but all people that choose to It’s a pro-active catalyst. Today the language of (industrial) design
enticing, that it will woo people into making a home on this promising live in the Buiksloterham area. is a language spoken around the world. Successful designs form a
piece of land. It needs to convince people of the fact that moving their common denominator in the lives of people from all corners of the
business to the Buiksloterham will continue to guarantee their liveli- We feel we have succeeded in finding the entrepreneurs that are able world and from all social strata. Design is that place where high
hoods. It will have to offer attractions interesting enough for people to realize the program needed in both Frame Publishers and the EMB culture and low culture meet. It is unabashedly commercial yet,
from all over the world to visit and enjoy their temporary stay in Am- Hotel Group. The proposed Open Frame takes Amsterdam’s need for a in its best manifestations, it strives to improve our everyday lives.
sterdam. It needs regular events that will make people from all over gallery showing contemporary industrial design and architecture and
Amsterdam frequent this new cultural hotspot. And it will need to be uses it to enable a sustainable economic model supporting a public cul- The Open Frame, celebrates human creativity in the way it is made,
flexible enough to maintain the freshness that currently gives such a tural attraction on this new location. In the spirit of the OpenFort400 used, and shown. It enables inhabitants and guests to explore industri-
strong appeal to Amsterdam Noord. competition yearly co-curated shows with similar organizations and al design in an immersive, participatory manner. The Open Frame not
institutes in New York were welcomed by the people from Frame, and only shows the end results of the design process in a spectacular spi-
Choosing a program for this location should be the result of a careful will create a lasting celebration of the connection between the two cit- ral gallery, it also opens up the creative process of design by allowing
analysis. It should take into account the role the program plays for the ies. guests to visit the studios and offices that are located in the building.
entire city of Amsterdam and its citizens. Furthermore, the program The hotel will not adhere to the strict limitations of the star system.
should be able to spark the catalytic effect that will take the Buiksloter- In order for an urban catalyst to be effective, it needs a specific and More important is that people will be inundated with the design ob-
ham from a promising area to a vibrant part of the city. rich basis. It needs to trigger a reaction on the social, the economic jects curated by the gallery that guests can purchase if they so desire.
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Open Air Stage |
ShoWork - Hotel Auditorium Auditorium
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Materials Gallery Showroom) Hotel Gallery Hotel Gallery
Auditorium - Apartments
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Library & Bookshop Outdoor Event Space
Apartments Auditorium Library & Bookshop Library & Bookshop
(owned) Offices - - Materials Gallery Apartments (rental) Apartments (rental)
- Small Shops Restaurant & Bar Restaurant & Bar
- Café & Restaurants ShoWork(WorkShop-Showroom) ShoWork(WorkShop-Showroom)
Restaurant & Bar Water Shuttle Outdoor Event Space - Apartments (owned) Apartments (owned)
- Water Shuttle Water Park Water Park
Apartments Hotel Offices Library & Bookshop -
(rental) | Shops Outdoor Event Space Shops Outdoor Event Space
Gallery ShoWork
Restaurant & Bar Restaurant & Bar
Water Park Restaurant & Bar - (Showroom-Workshop)

Water Shuttle visiting & meeting routing

working floors
living
Bakery Puccini Daycare Café & Restaurants Computer Shop horeca
Open Air Stage -

functions and users programmatic spatial distribution

apartments locals & inhabitants
offices, workshops and horeca commuters & workers
- private
public amenities visitors & tourists - public
outdoor program

HOTEL APARTMENTS RESTAURANT / BAR WATER PARK LIBRARY / BOOKSHOP SHOWORK OFFICES AUDITORIUM OPEN AIR STAGE

Social Space / Interactional Program Spatial System: Opening the frame with a spiral landscape Open Frame Blend Interwoven Spiral
The Open Frame hosts a mixed program which stimulates socio-cultural interaction. The The diverse program necessitates an elaborate system of interconnected spaces, which combine The proposed functions blend activities in both time and space The routing purposely interweaves the public and the private
building’s design balances use both spatially and temporally, creating an attractive loca- functions for overlapping groups of users creating a rewarding spatial experience both in- and
tion around the clock. outside the building. The internal structure breathes fluidity in the way it blends the public and
the private.

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Openness is a central design principle in the Open Frame. The proximity to the water is emphasized by a landscaped water park that
-0.40NAP It allows for easy access to and from the location from playfully softens the transition from water to land. Temporary mooring spots
all sides and using diverse means of transportation. The for small boats form an open invitation to visitors from the water. Arguably
design of the Open Fort gives equal importance to the ap- the best water view in Amsterdam forms the backdrop for the open air stage.
+0.90NAP proach from the Grasweg and the waterfront. The Open
Fort merges with its surroundings, and hosts activities
both in- and outside, and on all sides of the building. Its
openness creates attractive public spaces that enable
Restaurant 250m2 people to enjoy year round events, food and drinks on
a sunny terrace, or solitary contemplation on the wa-
terfront. The water park creates an attractive spot for
Kitchen people to stroll and relax. Open vistas guarantee magnifi-
Bakery 80m2
cent views from many different vantage points.

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Lobby 175m2

Multipurpose Event Ramp

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Iris (Pseuacorusmites australis)

HET IJ

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Riet (Phragmites Australis)

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Water Park

Main Entrance

Wardrobe
Iris (Pseuacorusmites australis)

Library / Bookshop 255m2

Materials Collection 160m2

Birdseye view from the Noordzee kanaal Birdseye view from Amsterdam Central Station
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The Open Frame is approachable from all sides. Its open form allows for spectacular vistas that create an A large urban courtyard is formed through careful integration with all the different components on this
avenue like approach from the Grasweg to the central courtyard, leading all the way to the promenade
Riet (Phragmites Australis)

location.
Reception / Ticket on the water.
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Terrace

Auditorium / Terrace

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Podium
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Hotel Auditorium

Hotel Office

Office Gallery

Exhibition / Auditorium 517m2

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Floorplan - Level 4

Apartments 685m2

Terrace 230m2
Offices 615m2
Auditorium
Showroom

Permanent Showroom 1200m2

Temporary Showroom 700m2
Bio-Food Shop 170m2

Office
Workshop 215m2
Café - 118m2

Gallery
+11.00 NAP

Office

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Multipurpose Lobby
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Exhibition / Auditorium
Floorplan - Level -1 Floorplan - Level 9 Library / Materials Collection +4.00 NAP

Office 330m2
Hotel 900m2

Studio 80m2
Water Park, Terrace, Restaurant, Showrroom, Workshop Showroom / Workshop
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Parking
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Cross Section
Offices and studios, all have a strong connection to the terraces and water park. The combination of working and living is enhanced by the possibility to briefly forget practical concerns when stroll-
ing along the waterside. The horizontal cascading floors connect the spiraling collective spaces with privately owned compartments.
The multipurpose spiral brings together all users of the building, it spatially links the diverse exponents of the Open frame’s program, both horizontally and vertically.

Spiraling Interior Framed View

The central spiraling ramp forms the centerpiece of the entire structure. It functions as the lung of the building, The Open Frame creates a majestic square that invites human interaction. The building
enabling passive cooling and heating, and it forms the heart of the Open Frame’s social interaction. itself morphs into an open air stage that lures people to outdoor events. Similarities to
PS1’s outdoor program in New York come to mind. While the square lends itself to an
Amsterdam equivalent of the Young Architects Program, the open air stage seems made
for something like the successful Warm Up musical series.
Regular high profile events like this will keep the Open Frame attractive for repeat visits,
and will make the Buiksloterham a go-to-area in Amsterdam.

In this main exhibition space the exhibited pieces will struggle with the magnificent view for the visitor’s atten-
tion. Multi-functional splitlevel platforms overlook the spiral gallery.