In many European cities, rundown shipyard areas are being transformed into residential areas, but in North Amsterdam, the change is particularly striking. Before the arrival of the apartments, Noord has had time to develop into a popular place to spend time and a center for sustainable development.
The Schoonschip residential area, which will be completed next year, floats on the water and takes heat from the water and the sun. The 46-apartment carbon-neutral pioneering area shows the direction in which housing and construction are going.
Grayed out the planks remind me of a cottage pier, but here in North Amsterdam, on the beach in the Noord district, they have been carved into a winding shape. The place assembled from recycled materials is like a party oasis for hippies, but in reality this beach area, De Ceuvel, is one of Europe’s most interesting circular economy centers and a trendy place for leisure.