Microwoningen: Exploring Micro-Living Solutions and Design Guidelines for Amsterdam

This research project by ARCAM explores the implications of micro-living on 35m2 for a city like Amsterdam. Commissioned by housing corporations and developers, it involved design labs to develop 10 guidelines for designing and developing micro-dwellings.

Architectuurcentrum Amsterdam (ARCAM) conducted an in-depth study into the feasibility and design principles of micro-dwellings (living spaces of approximately 35m2) for the city of Amsterdam. In collaboration with housing corporations Ymere and De Key, and developers AM and Synchroon, ARCAM organized three design labs. These labs brought together multidisciplinary teams to explore the potential for micro-living in specific Amsterdam locations like Jan Evertsenstraat, Sluisbuurt, and Marineterrein. The project culminated in the publication of 10 clear guidelines aimed at designers and developers for the successful development and design of micro-dwellings. These guidelines cover a wide range of considerations, from understanding diverse target audiences and the role of resident selection, to the importance of shared functions and personal services. They also emphasize the need for privacy, adapting to changing housing desires, thinking in terms of volume (m3) to maximize quality (light, view, flexibility), organizing tenders at a sufficient scale, and maintaining continuous dialogue between stakeholders.

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