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Insulinde fabriek

Three beautiful historic buildings form the social heart of Cruquius island

All at one place.

Location Cruquiuseiland, Amsterdam, The Neterlands
Size 1.000 sqm
Client Amvest
Timing 2017 - 2021

Bringing people together.

Three beautiful historic buildings form the bustling heart of Cruquius island, the peninsula in the eastern harbor area of ​​Amsterdam. About a century ago, the melted coconut oil from NV oliefabrieken Insulinde was still waiting to be distributed. But today it forms the social heart in the rapid growing neighbourhood.

The KRUX brewery is located in the Insulinde House, the Pompen Building has become an Italian restaurant La Contessa and the Boiler House has become Amvest Studio. The children from the neighborhood also know how to find the green areas and the playground.

It has been a joy to create this special project at Cruquius so close to our home. Apto has been involved from concept to architecture, and even to interior and construction. A place that strengthens the local community: bringing residents and employees of the area together.

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Boiler House.

A studio to connect future residents and partners to new living environments of Amvest.

In Amvest Studio potential future residents can be inspired and get to know everything they need to know about their new home. Living advisors are their to help them and know all details about the new projects of Amvest. This sattelite center is located few hundred meters from Amvest’s headquarters. It was initiated to enhance and stimulate the personal way of buying a new house.

Special attention was given to showcase the beauty of the interior space itself. With the statement of the little house in the middle of the space the metaphor is embracing the use of this place. Around the little house several interesting spaces are created, which are used for showcasing, brainstorms, meetings, informal talks, presentations and individual working.

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Pump building.

We delivered the ‘last’ chapter of the transformation of the Insulinde fabriek complex!

An all-day concept for a high-end Italian restaurant with fresh Italian products. In close collaboration with Robin Sluijzer we have brought the classy Italian vibe to the East part of Amsterdam. Just like the Boiler House, the existing traditional architecture has been leading in the transformation towards the Italian style.

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Insulinde House.

The old Insulinde house is the place where Brewery Krux brews its beers. The building is the former Insulinde oil company headquarters. During the design process, special attention was paid to preserving characteristic details. Because of the potential use and program, extensions were added to the existing buildings. To restore the historical value in the new extensions, historical patterns have been added and industrial materials are used. The old tile tableau of the NV Oliefabrieken Insulinde still shows the exotic past of the coconut oil transhipment that once took place. The rebranding of the brewery was carried out by Pubblik & Vos.

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Nominated for the Neprom prize!
neprom prijs 2024
interior hotel rooom hotele legere express charlys house - apto architects

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