Designed by JCAU B.V., Stibbe headquarters urban context is characterized by the variety of spheres and different scale levels: to the east, the location is a continuation of Amsterdam’s South Axis, whereas the north side is mainly characterized by the A10. On the west side, Beethoven Street is the main route to the city center while the east side is literally situated in the Beatrix Park.
Photography by © Frans Hanswijk
Characteristic for the urban design is the organic footprints. This visual language allows for the park to find continuation around the buildings and to be visible and palpable from the Beethoven Street. The flowing lines of the romantic, classic English garden like Beatrixpark, find continuation in the architectural appearance.
Photography by © Frans Hanswijk
The volume of 14.500m2, with it’s 9, rather high levels, has a scale that participates in the definition of the skyline of the Zuidas. The observant viewer also quickly recognizes the human scale in the outspoken transparent plinth, where natural stone and glass are the dominating materials, but also when looking at the floors which, while one goes up, disappear, the deflector is provided with setbacks. Crown to the building is the oval conference room which has been extra articulated and lifted by means of a steel frame and a canopy.
Photography by © Frans Hanswijk
The addition of voids, stairs, and design with attention to vistas attributed to the sense of openness. Due to this, the visitor’s experience has become a journey through the building in which the view of the central atrium, is phenomenal. Stibbe Headquarters got selected by the WAN Awards 2018 and is put on the shortlist for the best Commercial building of the year.
Photography by © Frans Hanswijk
Project Info:
Architects: JCAU B.V.
Location: Beethovenplein 10, Zuidas Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Lead Architects: Thomas Offermans, Jo Coenen Design Team DWA, Royal Haskoning, Fokkema en Partners, Henning Larsens
Area: 14500.0 m2
Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Frans Hanswijk, Dura Vermeer/Jorrit Lousberg
Manufacturers: Mosa, Saint Gobain, Sto, Van Stokkum
Project Name: Stibbe Law Firm Headquarters
