Living with the beach as your front yard
On the coast of the IJmeer and on the edge of Almere, you will find Duin: a new residential, work, and recreational area with cozy family homes in the dunes, residential towers overlooking the IJmeer, and a lively center with a boulevard. One of these residential towers is Valencia, which we designed in collaboration with Klunder Architects.
Project
Valencia
Location
Almere Duin, Netherlands
Client
Amvest
Size
8,200 m2
Programme
58 apartments
Status
Completed
The development of the area
Duin, the major area development in the coastal zone of Almere Poort, has been realized by Amvest since 2013 and continues to grow. In the newly created dune landscape, consisting of beaches and forests, you will find homes, restaurants, hotels, shops, healthcare facilities, education, offices, wellness, and leisure.
58 apartments on the beach
Residential tower Valencia is located above the Duinhal shopping center, which is currently still under construction, and contains 58 apartments. The 15-story tower has four apartments per floor and two penthouses on the top residential level. From the tower, you can reach the beach within a minute for a refreshing swim or an evening walk, and you can easily enter the Duinhal for your groceries.
The design
The design of the building is characterized by the horizontal lines that mark the different floors. From these horizontal bands, staggered balconies emerge, giving the building a dynamic character. By positioning the balconies in a staggered manner, each balcony enjoys maximum daylight and privacy.
Future skyline
In the coming period, several more towers will rise around the building, together forming the unique skyline of Almere Duin.
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