the 'junky hotel amsterdam' has recently opened in amsterdam-zuidoost, the netherlands.

'junky hotel amsterdam' by atelier kempe thill, amsterdam-zuidoost, the netherlands
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completed by dutch practice atelier kempe thill, the 'junky hotel amsterdam' has recently opened in amsterdam-zuidoost, the netherlands.
positioned within an area of ongoing urban renewal, near a site of a previously demolished housing development from the 1970s, 
this center for heroin addicts is within a sensitive and transitional sector of the city. nearby a theater and park, the exterior prioritized 
the delicate nature of the facility with the public, maintaining a discreet presence while improving the livability for users of this building typology.

accommodating long-term and short stay clients, the units provide 45 square meters per person, exceeding typical living standards 
of social housing. a ring configuration was employed to introduce direct sunlight into each room, since the square plot measuring 25 meters
by 25 meters made this nearly impossible. methadone is administered and requires training and employment programs on the premises. 
a compact excess pressure stairway eliminates the need for a secondary escape route, allowing more space for a centralized living room
with a three-story tall open atrium overhead. the common area encourages socialization amongst residents while an intimate roof terrace
is a retreat from public interaction.



discreet exterior
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roof terrace
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roof terrace
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communal living room
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forum for socialization
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flexible space for activity amongst residents
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(left) perimeter steps for seating
(right) corridor wraps the atrium
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corridor wraps the perimeter of the building
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image © ulrich schwarz, berlin



image © ulrich schwarz, berlin