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Architectural study trip to Amsterdam

30 September 2024

We love our annual study trip that offers professional inspiration hand in hand with collegial fun! This year we travelled to Amsterdam, where historic charm meets innovative design. Through guided walks through sustainable neighbourhoods, bike rides across the iconic canals and informal dancing, we learned how Amsterdam balances tradition and modernity.

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Architecture study trip Zuidas Valley in Amsterdam
Designed by MVRDV, Zuidas Valley presents a striking visual contrast, combining raw stone facades resembling cliffs with modern interiors.
Zuidas Valley in Amsterdam
The buildings consist of a combination of glass, steel and green elements, with a focus on creating an organic interaction between the structures and their surroundings.
Zuidas Valley - architecture in Amsterdam
Zuidas Valley is a flagship example of mixed-use urban planning. It is designed to seamlessly combine commercial, residential and leisure facilities.
Facade architecture in Amsterdam
The buildings in Zuidas Valley consist of a combination of glass, steel and green elements, with a focus on creating an organic interaction between the structures and their surroundings. Here you can see Christian at Strawinskyhuis by ZZDP Architects.
Zuidas Valley in Amsterdam - green path
Green spaces play a central role in Zuidas Valley's design. The area is filled with parks, roof gardens and other green elements that both improve the quality of life for residents and workers and contribute to a sustainable, environmentally friendly urban environment.
Winhow pillows - architecture tour KHR
The KHR team listens to the local architecture guide.
Winhow pillows - hotel architecture
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel in Amsterdam is an example of architectural balance between historical heritage and modern design carefully transposed by the Dutch studio Office Winhov. The hotel is located in a former anatomical university building from 1908, which has been carefully preserved in its original form.
Winhow pillows - hotel architecture with new build and transformation
Award-winning designer Paul Linse has taken a minimalist approach with tone-on-tone shades that create a sense of calm and luxury.
Winhow pillows stair flight detail
The interior brick walls, preserved from the original university building, add a rustic and raw aesthetic that contrasts with the hotel's more modern and soft interior elements.
Architecture tour Amsterdam KHR Architecture
The KHR team at National Holocaust Museum, transformation of Office Winhov.
Roof top terrace in Amsterdam
A warm summer evening on a rooftop terrace in Amsterdam - the perfect end to a day full of architectural inspiration.
Atmospheric view of the Amsterdam cityscape
Evening atmosphere in Amsterdam
Flower bike Amsterdam
Glass facade at Hermes in Amsterdam
The Hermes store built in glass bricks. A project by the Dutch architectural firm MVRDV.
Pink vibes in Amsterdam
Architects Yang and Douglas bathed in pink.
Architecture tour in Amsterdam
KHRs seen from above.
Dutch delicacies
Hungry?
Rijksmuseum skylight
The roof of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is a remarkable architectural element that has been carefully restored and modernised during the 2003-2013 renovation, led by Spanish architects Cruz y Ortiz.
Group photo KHR Architecture Amsterdam
The entire KHR Architecture study tour team is ready for sightseeing by bike.
Potted plants in Amsterdam
Facade detail in new neighbourhood in Amsterdam
A cosy reference to the characteristic gables that characterise the townscape of Dutch cities.
Coffee break in Amsterdam
Social coffee breaks - an essential part of a good study trip.
Amsterdam houses on architect study tour
Art in the Amsterdam metro
Art in the Amsterdam metro - from grid to face.
Amsterdam study trip - time for a break with colleagues
A study trip puts miles on your legs - a well-deserved break with good colleagues.
Traditional Dutch houses in Amsterdam
Classic Dutch houses
Sailing trip on a study tour in Amsterdam
All means of transport are used.
Amsterdam cycle tunnel - pull your bike
The cycling infrastructure in Amsterdam is well thought out.
Bike tunnel architecture in Amsterdam
Bike storage in Amsterdam.
Bicycle parking in Amsterdam
Well-lit bicycle cellar ensures safety and function.
Residential neighbourhood in Amsterdam
The Dutch are also building new residential areas close to the water.
Bike ride on Amsterdam study tour
Study trip to Amsterdam KHR Architecture

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Wayfinding in Copenhagen car parks

How do you find your car in a grey concrete world? In collaboration with By & Havn, KHR has developed a wayfinding concept that makes it easier to find your way in a number of Copenhagen's car parks where it was previously difficult to find your way. The concept creates clarity and recognisability across the facilities - while adapting to the architecture and usage patterns of each car park. With simple tools such as colours, pictograms and mega-graphics, both function and aesthetics are supported in everyday life for thousands of users.

Wayfinding in the car park of 'Bjerget'

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Wayfinding at Nuuk school

At Nuuk School, wayfinding is an integral part of the architecture and user experience. Students, teachers and visitors must be able to easily find their way around the many buildings and functions - not through heavy signage systems, but through a visual and sensory strategy based on Greenland's rich nature, colour codes and playful symbolism. The result is a recognisable and logical environment that supports learning and well-being.

Wayfinding at hospital in Bergen

The wayfinding concept at Haukeland Children's Hospital is an example of how good architecture can make complex buildings easy to understand and move around in. Already in the early design phases, the focus has been on supporting intuitive orientation and efficient flows for children, relatives and staff. The combination of thoughtful architecture, target group-specific signage, individual colour concepts for each block and integrated art elements create recognisability and a sense of place in the 79,000 m² hospital.

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