Weesperflat, Student housing municipal monument in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Weesperflat is student housing in Amsterdam with seven floors containing 250 units in total. The building features two corridors on each floor, each with eighteen student rooms that share kitchen and bathroom facilities, with specialized family apartments located on the fourth floor.
The building was completed in 1966 after architects Herman Hertzberger and Tjakko Hazewinkel won a design competition while still students. This project became an early example of how to structure communal living within a single building.
The corridors and shared spaces were designed to bring students together regardless of their background or field of study. These gathering areas remain places where residents from different countries and programs naturally interact and spend time.
The complex is located on Weesperstraat and has wide corridors that make it easy to walk through and get oriented. Since residents live here, it is important to be respectful of their privacy when exploring the building.
A large balcony cuts through the middle of the building, creating an open space that breaks up the solid facade. This outdoor area gives residents an unusual vantage point with views across the city and serves as a gathering spot.
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