Nieuwendammer Kade — Offices & Apartments Interior Design & Spatial Planning ProjectAmsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Challenges:
    The project involved transforming a newly built multi-level space into functional, warm, and modern offices and apartments.
    Key challenges included:

    • Large open areas that felt empty and lacked structure.
    • Limited natural light in some rooms, especially lower-level spaces.
    • Balancing work and living zones while keeping a calm, cohesive aesthetic.
    • Creating a feeling of warmth in a primarily white architectural shell.
    • Integrating minimalistic design without making spaces feel cold or unfinished.
  • Solution:
    To resolve these challenges, the design strategy focused on warmth, clarity, and functional elegance:

    • Introduced soft neutral tones, natural wood flooring, and textured furniture to warm up the minimal architecture.
    • Used high-quality Scandinavian-inspired pieces to establish visual harmony across all floors.
    • Structured open spaces with thoughtful zoning:
    • A dining/meeting area
    • Lounge corners
    • Workspace integrations inside private rooms
    • Added large plants and subtle styling to soften corners and create a more welcoming flow.
    • Installed clean-lined built-in storage solutions to keep the overall look minimal and uncluttered.
    • Applied warm artificial lighting to compensate for lower daylight in certain parts of the building.
    • Ensured all furniture selections maintained a cohesive visual identity: light wood, black accents, and soft beige upholstery.
  • Results:
    Transformed the building from a raw open interior into a sophisticated, livable, and functional environment.
    Achieved a balanced blend of comfort and minimalism that suits both residential and office use.
    Created a consistent design language across different floors and room types.
    Improved the spatial flow, making areas naturally guide the user from workspace to living zones.
    Delivered a high-end yet calm aesthetic that supports productivity, relaxation, and modern living.