Renovation of Ruysdaelkade 91 | Amsterdam, NL

Located at the top floor of a canal house in one of Amsterdam's oldest neighbourhoods, the apartment has been transformed by renovating the unhabituated attic and connecting it to the apartment with a minimal open staircase.  The original plan scheme which consists of three bedrooms and an adjacent kitchen is transformed to an existing open-plan layout over the course of time. This existing open plan layout is kept by reconfiguring it with an integrated kitchen, dining, and living area.  


In the existing situation, the attic was in its original condition and had not undergone any renovations. In the new situation, the attic roof is insulated from inside and two dormer windows were added to illuminate the space and to create an open and airy atmosphere. No walls are added in order to contain the spaciousness coming from the steep roof and the enitre space is transformed to a  spacious bedroom.