IJ tower
This seventy meters high, 20 stories apartment tower is situated on the dam towards the KNSM Island, in the former docklands, east of the centre of Amsterdam. The tower has a regular facade composition with a diagonal window pattern. Several 'holes' in the building give it a strong sculpturally and generate a variety of 20 different dwelling types. The tower has been sculpted differently at each side. The building works as an orientating element in the new dockland area. The 3 stories plinth of the tower consists of a fitness club, roof garden, commercial retail spaces and a parking garage.
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