Pontsteiger: urban tipping point on the River IJ

With Amsterdam rapidly developing as the worldwide renowned 'metropolitan village', new projects seem to be rising at the horizon every day. One of the most exciting new projects in our city must be Pontsteiger. An eye-catching new apartment building along the banks of the IJ-river. Pontst...

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Main Author: Berg, JaapJan (Author)
Other Authors: Hofmans, Milan 1971- (Photographer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Amsterdam] Mendo [2018]
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Summary:With Amsterdam rapidly developing as the worldwide renowned 'metropolitan village', new projects seem to be rising at the horizon every day. One of the most exciting new projects in our city must be Pontsteiger. An eye-catching new apartment building along the banks of the IJ-river. Pontsteiger is a groundbreaking piece of architecture in the old Houthaven. An industrial area that slowly but surely is being turned into one of the new hotspots of Amsterdam with great restaurants, a beautiful park and of course, Pontsteiger. It's located right next to the spot where the ferry used to be moored, and that ferry will return when the project is finished. Hence, the name Pontsteiger (jetty for the ferry). While the construction was still in full swing, photographer Milan Hofmans worked on creating a book that documents the process of this landmark in Dutch architecture. Hofmans was there three years ago when the last ferries departed, and he was there later when the first resident enjoyed the new view. His images show the construction, the labour, the neighbourhood, the elegance and the building as a whole
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:223 pages 34 cm
ISBN:9789080892798
9080892793

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