Jeroen van Zwetselaar

Project

Cogwheel Factory Amsterdam

Materials used

vintage old oak – steel
stucco – concrete

Year

2017

Location

Amsterdam

Square meters

180

“Maintaining an open space while directing it to be a versatile living area”

Cogwheel factory amsterdam transforming open space floating floor
Cogwheel factory amsterdam transforming open space floating floor
Cogwheel factory amsterdam transforming open space floating floor
Cogwheel factory amsterdam transforming open space floating floor
Cogwheel factory amsterdam transforming open space floating floor

Cogwheel Factory Amsterdam

It was an exciting journey to transform a former cogwheel factory in the heart of Amsterdam into a timeless dwelling that plays with light, height and an enormous volume. It was a great challenge to maintain an open space with the presence of two staircases, without it becoming too restless. We found the solution in designing multifunctional forms that serve as staircases as well as the bearers for the ‘floating’ floor, into which the kitchen is partly integrated. Warm oak was chosen in combination with a concrete floor in keeping with the industrial origin. The contrast is constantly visible.

“Maintaining an open space while directing it to be a versatile living area”

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Studio Jeroen van Zwetselaar had the exciting challenge of transforming a former cogwheel factory in the heart of Amsterdam into a timeless dwelling that plays with light, height and an enormous volume. It was a great challenge to maintain an open space with the presence of two staircases, without it becoming too restless. We found the solution in designing multifunctional forms that serve as staircases as well as the bearers for the ‘floating’ floor, into which the kitchen is partly integrated. Warm oak was chosen in combination with a concrete floor in keeping with the industrial origin. The contrast is constantly visible.

Cogwheel factory amsterdam transforming open space floating floor