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Text & Photos : Ffonz and Vivien
| What The Guides Don’t Tell You: As Amsterdam grows, the city space diminishes. It is not surprising to know that Amsterdam is one of the most expensive cities for rental space, where design and art studios are now relocating to other areas. The NDSM island (pictured below) located behind central station, is a man made island to try and solve Amsterdam’s urban working space problem. Designers and artists are now residing to this island where they are now able to set up their studio at affordable prices. With an eco-friendly Café Noordenlicht and IJ Kantin, a skate park and various art
installations located around the island, this island is an example of how the Dutch have tried to utilise abandoned space into a form of public spacing incorporated to working space, which we believe has shown to be very effective. To top it off, the 5-minute ferry ride to NDSM will also allow you to see Dutch architects MVRDV signature ship container houses that everyone so readily talks about. The Amsterdam Bibliotheek (city’s public library) is another exquisite example of Dutch architecture that has baffled us all. It’s located at the new-development area east to the central station, where this area houses most of Amsterdam’s contemporary architecture samples. The relocation of the city library has only generated more interest and appeal for the public. This beautifully designed library is fully equipped with all forms of literature and audio as well as your choice to use a mac or pc to check your email. The bibliotheek is always a good pit stop before heading to a subsequent destination.
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Last Minute Tip: Amsterdam is the ‘bike city’ of Europe, so it is only obvious that the most convenient and enjoyable way to explore Amsterdam is by bike. We can’t express how much more enjoyable Amsterdam is when riding along the canals without a helmet in your best Sunday dress. If you don’t fancy the bike situation, then walking is your next best option. One advantage that walking does give you, are the small alleyways that lead to a surprise around each corner. Don’t be afraid to get lost!
Vivien’s Parting Words: Till next time in another destination around the world, Viv and Ffonz signing out. |
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