Max & Moore | Amsterdam

Exterior corner view of Max & Moore office building with climbing green walls and person walking by in Amsterdam Noord. Vertical green wall with lush vines climbing three stories on the Max & Moore office building in Amsterdam. Outdoor garden patio at Max & Moore with green archways and dense surrounding greenery. Biodiversity habitat made of wood and bio-based materials in Max & Moore’s green garden. Two people relax on the sunlit green patio terrace at Max & Moore, surrounded by biophilic landscaping. Aerial drone view of green patio with metal archways and vegetation at Max & Moore in Amsterdam Noord.
Category
Exterior Landscape Design

Architect: Mei architects and planners

Green Architect: MOSS

Location: Amsterdam

Design Year: 2020

Construction Year: 2022

Project: Green roofs, climbing green walls, and green patios

Parties involved:  Being Development, COD, Pleijsier Bouw, DELVA, Zonneveld Ingenieurs, KVMC Management & Consultancy

Photo credits: Jordi Huisman

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Max & Moore is a newly constructed 9,800 m2 office complex on the Asterweg in the Buiksloterham district of Amsterdam Noord. This development by Being Development and COD, designed by Mei architects and planners in collaboration with DELVA Landscape and MOSS, is robust, chic, and green.

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The green design by MOSS is characterized by three main green typologies: biodiverse green roofs with native species, climbing walls for local and seasonal flora, and lush patios. These interactive landscapes bring Max & Moore to life! With its nature-inclusive design, a BREEAM Excellent (four stars) quality mark, and circular design, Max & Moore will be an inspiration for creative and productive entrepreneurs.

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We have identified endangered plant and animal species in the area and designed our gardens as a home for them. Our biodiverse roof garden on the East is planted with special seed mixes to reestablish communities of endangered plants such as the Saxifraga, and Cystopteris, as well as the Epidendrum spp. and Scutellaria integrifolia. Our aim is to weave the gardens of Max & Moore into this ecological corridor found in Amsterdam Noord.

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The permeable surfaces throughout the building catch stormwater and mimic hydrologic conditions found in nature. This means our green areas can retain a large amount of rainwater for a longer period of time and can delay the peak discharge. Through the plant and vegetative roof surfaces, we can store up to 10,000L of water at a time at Max & Moore!

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