VanIJburg
- Year
- 2026
- Type
- Residential
- Status
- Built
- Firm
- SeARCH
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
This fully circular and energy-neutral residential building, entitled VanIJburg, will be the first timber residential building to offer sustainable housing for the elderly on IJburg. VanIJburg is comprised out of prefabricated timber elements which can be combined to offer diverse housing typologies and greater flexibility as residents age. This housing concept is in line with a sensitive care model which follows the phases of ageing; allowing seniors to live independently while possible, providing care at home as needed and creating a smooth transition to group homes once more complex care is required.
This fully circular and energy-neutral residential building, entitled VanIJburg, will be the first timber residential building to offer sustainable housing for the elderly on IJburg. VanIJburg is comprised out of prefabricated timber elements which can be combined to offer diverse housing typologies and greater flexibility as residents age. This housing concept is in line with a sensitive care model which follows the phases of ageing; allowing seniors to live independently while possible, providing care at home as needed and creating a smooth transition to group homes once more complex care is required.