Tripolis

Tripolis is a building complex in Amsterdam-Zuid consisting of three office buildings connected by pathways, with curved exterior walls designed by architect Aldo van Eyck. The ensemble combines open floor plans with organic forms and creates passages that make the complex feel permeable and accessible throughout.

The complex was developed in response to earlier controversies and was completed between 1991 and 1994 in Amsterdam-Zuid. The project marked a turning point in Dutch architecture toward more organic and human-centered building concepts.

The architecture shows how office buildings can break free from rigid shapes by using curved forms and open spaces to connect different areas. Visitors immediately notice how the rounded walls and connecting pathways create a fluid environment that feels less confined than typical workplaces.

The complex is easy to explore on foot, as pathways and passages connect the buildings and make different areas accessible. Limited parking and good public transportation connections make arriving by transit the most practical option.

The name comes from the original Tripolis cafe that once stood at this location and served as a social gathering place for the local community. Parts of the original structure were preserved during the new development and remain visible on the complex grounds today.