The Garage | Amsterdam

Window planters at The Garage, filled with bright greenery, placed on the second and third stories.

Close-up of an orchid at The Garage, highlighting white accents in the green design.

Ramp at The Garage lined with large planters full of greenery, contrasting with the sleek white architecture.

External view of a glass working capsule surrounded by greenery at The Garage, with a woman working inside.

Close-up of a glass working capsule at The Garage, surrounded by biophilic greenery, ideal for individual work and meetings.

Close-up of a leaf with white accents at The Garage, reflecting the green design elements of the space

Category

Interior Garden Design

Client: Bouwinvest, CBRE

Location: Amsterdam

Green Architect: MOSS

Design Year: 2020

Construction Year: 2021

Project: Biophilic design in the interior

Parties Involved: Rijnboutt, OKRA landschapsarchitecten, Dorine van Hoogstraten, Josefien & Co., Krid ingenieurs, LBP Sight, Peak Development BV, Techniplan Adviseurs

Construction: De Koninklijk Ginkel Group

Photography: Eva Bloem

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The former Citroën building, The Garage, located next to Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadion, stands as an architectural icon. In 2019, Bouwinvest led a major renovation that transformed this historic garage into a dynamic multifunctional office space. A striking feature of the building, the original ramp, now serves as a pathway into the heart of the space, seamlessly integrating past and present.

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Rijnboutt, the lead architect, envisioned an open and inviting interior where the ramp fosters movement and social interaction. To amplify the comfort and character of this covered indoor street, MOSS introduced greenery on a large scale, ensuring that the plantings complemented the building’s identity.

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By integrating lush greenery, MOSS softened the space, improved acoustics, and enhanced the spatial experience. Thoughtfully selected plants with subtle white details harmonize with the modern aesthetic of The Garage. As visitors follow the ramp upwards, they encounter hanging gardens that seamlessly connect the interior with the exterior green square in front of the Olympic Stadion.

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With great attention to detail, De Koninklijke Ginkelgroep constructed the green installation and continues to maintain it, ensuring that the greenery remains vibrant and integral to the space.

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