Mannoury Apartments / Koschuch Architects

In the Western Ring Road zone of Amsterdam, on the Gerrit Mannourystraat, Koschuch Architects designed two sturdy residential buildings. By making the grid facade load bearing, the floor plans can be adapted in the long term (‘Open Building’). PV cells are installed on the green roofs, rainwater is collected, and shower water is filtered to irrigate the plants on the balconies (Smart Roof). High sustainability ambitions regarding the long-term adaptability of the buildings, an overall reduction of CO2, careful use of water, and a love for detail are the pillars of this pioneering project. Open Building.