Apartments Westerschans 1B

The horizontal elaboration determined by the urban development plan has been further developed into a circular and undulating balustrade. This gives the building a powerful identity within the urban development ensemble. The undulating balconies overlook the water on the east side and catch the sunlight from the south in the protruding point. At the same time, the protruding point on the gallery on the west side provides an additional semi-private outdoor space with evening sun. The wavy shape refers to the omnipresent water and the cantilever all around provides passive sun protection to prevent overheating. The complex overall image has been made feasible by applying one corrugated mold in a mirrored manner per floor. Two emergency staircases have also been incorporated into the waves of the gallery. Thus, the expressive balconies become an integral design solution.

Westerschans 1B contains 29 spacious apartments spread over four floors with a varied range of housing. There are six housing types, from standard apartments to luxury penthouses, all characterised by the undulating balconies with a generous view over the water. The corner apartments have an extra balcony or terrace at the end wall. The top floor has been equipped with a set-back to emphasise the horizontality of the building complex. On the ground floor there are several retail units that are connected to both the upper shopping area and the lower quay. There is a semi-sunken parking garage underneath the building.