The curved golden glass extends over a grid structure that curves upwards and backwards to allow daylight to enter the courtyard.

On the roof there is a park with many green areas and places to relax. In the future there will also be a restaurant and a wellness area.

Atriums in strong blue, green and red tones facilitate orientation in the building, while the adjacent car park is marked by a selection of coloured signs.

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The building in the small town of Zaandam near Amsterdam stands out for its impressive facade. The structure consists of stacked traditional houses, typical for the region. It is even possible to stay overnight in the 12-storey building, because there is a 4-star hotel inside.

Architect: Molenaar & Van Winden architecten/ WAM architecten

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Opened in 2012, the “Stadshuis” of the municipality of Nieuwegein near Utrecht in the Netherlands combines various facilities such as the town hall, a library, shops and a multicultural centre in one building.

The design comes from the architectural firm 3XN. The open architecture of the atrium with its spiral staircase is designed so that employees and visitors can see what is happening on the other levels. “It was important for us to create a building that is inviting rather than authoritarian,” says Kim Herforth Nielsen, founder of 3XN.

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The striking building “Veles e Vents” (sails and winches) in the port of Valencia was designed by star architect David Chipperfield on the occasion of the America’s Cup 2007. From here you had a view not only of the famous sailing regatta, but also of the Formula 1 circuit of the European Grand Prix, which also passed through the port.

Architect: David Chipperfield Architects

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Berlin at night with a view of the TV tower (Fernsehturm), city hall (Rathaus) and Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom).

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Denmark’s largest residential building, the 8 House (8 tallet), was built in Copenhagens district Ørestad between the airport and the city center several years ago. For the architect Bjarke Ingels it was the third project in this district after the VM Houses and Mountain Dwellings. There are 476 apartments on the upper floors, offices on the lower floors and there is also a kindergarten, shops and a large common room with a roof terrace.

The name 8 House is derived from the 8-shaped design. This created two courtyards, which were designed differently with green areas. One of the many special features is the lowered building height on the south side, which frees the view of the adjacent nature reserve and at the same time brings sun to the courtyard and the apartments.

Residents can access their homes in different ways: for example, via outside stairs or ramps that encircle the entire building complex, making it possible to cycle to the 10th floor. All this, according to Bjarke Ingels, should promote the sense of community and interaction between neighbors.

Architect: BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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The Television Tower at the Alexanderplatz in Berlin is the highest public building in Europe at 368 meters. From the viewing platform you have a great view above the whole city, as well as the roof of the opposite hotel.

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There are already some posts of Amsterdam here. But not yet any posts which shows the city center, which is almost a single attraction. Some time ago I visited the city of canals and bridges in autumn – but also at any other time of the year a visit is recommended.

Facades in the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lomanstraat – Yes, the trees have really grown that way. To discover such places it is worthwhile to leave the inner canal belt.

Autumn in the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, Netherlands – Panorama

Green facades everywhere, like here in the Brouwersgracht

Northern part of Prinsengracht

Amsterdam Keizersgracht bridges at night

View on Zuiderkerk in Groenburgwal

Amsterdam Classic: Famous Jordaan district

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The Grundtvig’s Church in the northern district of Bispebjerg is one of the newer and due to the unusual design also one of the most famous churches in the city. While other churches are already 400 years or older, the Grundtvigskirche was built between 1921 and 1940. The design is by the architect Peder Klint, who did not live to see the completion. At the beginning, only the 49 meter high church tower was built and only in 1928 work began on the construction of the nave and other components. A total of about 5 million yellow bricks were installed.

The architect also planned the surrounding buildings in a symmetrical arrangement, creating a clear visual axis that gives the center of the church an even greater effect.

• Website of Grundtvig’s Church Copenhagen

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Located in Copenhagen’s newest district, Ørestad, the Bella Sky Hotel is one of the largest hotels in Scandinavia. The building, planned by the Danish architecture company 3XN, consists of two towers with 23 floors and was opened in 2011. It is part of the exhibition and conference center Bella Center, where the UN Climate Change Conference took place in 2009.

• Website des Kopenhagener Architekturbüros 3XN (Instagram, Facebook)

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