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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Wet Beast in Amsterdam, The Netherlands by Studioninedots

 
December 28th, 2022 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Studioninedots

On the ground level of Westbeat Studioninedots’ mixed-use building in Amsterdam-West a new office landscape has been created. With ‘Wet Beast’, Studioninedots presents a workplace concept in which three mystical objects provide space for experimentation, interaction and spontaneity within the social sphere of a working environment.

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

  • Architects: Studioninedots
  • Project: Wet Beast
  • Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Photography: Maarten Willemstein
  • Collaborators: DeManMetDeHamer, Het Groenlab, Bureau Vandervorm, Clemens Lichtadvies, Levtec
  • Design team: Albert Herder, Vincent van der Klei, Metin van Zijl, Ania Bozek, Eva Souren
  • Client: Gerimedica
  • GFA: 750m2
  • Design realisation: 2020 – 2021

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Since its completion in 2021, Westbeat is recognisable by the concrete arch constructions in the plinth. Between the arches, exciting spaces arise that can be used by a variety of users and for a wide range of purposes. Commissioned by Gerimedica, Studioninedots created an office concept with three spatial elements that connect people and give new impulses. Wet Beast is an environment that stimulates creativity and a sense of community.

As seemingly unfamiliar objects in a well-organised work landscape of tables and chairs, three ‘pieces of furniture’ have been added, which provoke their own interpretation. Wet Beast facilitates shelter, seating, meeting space, place for lectures, events, play, relaxation, contemplation and more. The design of the furniture pieces is fully detached of the architecture and the open interpretation in function is reflected in the diverse palette of colours, shapes and materials that make up the whole. The elements are created in such a way that they can be used temporarily or permanently and can continually evolve in function.

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

The Beast is an Escher-like play world in which, in addition to meetings, anything can happen. Stairs, alternating fixed elements and passages attract free interpretation or use. Large glass walls ensure interaction between the sheltered core and the surrounding space.

Jungle is the connecting stairway between the two levels. The steps also serve as a podium for a presentation or as a place to relax. The stairs take their name from the organic shapes and the integrated planting.

Town Hall is made with friendly timber seating elements and light curtains. The Town Hall is an intimate place that is half hidden behind the curtains, or a continuation of the open space.

With Wet Beast, Studioninedots adds a concept that can be different for every observer. We have created a new workplace that inspires users, stimulates creativity and challenges them to a new way of working.

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Maarten Willemstein

Image Courtesy © Studioninedots

Image Courtesy © Studioninedots

Image Courtesy © Studioninedots

Image Courtesy © Studioninedots

Image Courtesy © Studioninedots

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