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Living at the Luycks Site – Amsterdam in its purest form

Between the Amstel and the lively Wibautstraat, on the site where the iconic Luycks mustard and pickles factory once stood, a unique residential development has emerged. Here, where history and modern architecture meet, the revitalised Luycks Terrein forms an urban residential complex with character, tranquillity and allure.

The completed complex combines flats, commercial spaces and an underground car park into a striking architectural whole. The striking façade of deep dark-brown sintered brick and generous steel window frames gives the building a robust, contemporary look. Thanks to the high glass plinth (3.7 metres) on the street side, an open and vibrant connection is created between living, working and the city.

At the rear lies an oasis of tranquillity: a green, traffic-free courtyard featuring thirteen luxury single-family homes, clad in weathered timber. These homes represent a modern interpretation of the classic Amsterdam ‘hofje’ – a place where a sense of security and community are paramount.

At the heart of this courtyard stands the distinctive Brouwershuis, a restored historic building that now serves as a studio space for artists. This preserves the soul of the site and gives creativity a new home in the neighbourhood.

The ground-floor flats feature a private garden, whilst the flats on the upper floors are fitted with folding doors that open up the entire rear façade onto the greenery – a rare sense of freedom right in the heart of the city.

The Luycks Terrein is more than just a residential complex. It is a special place with a rich history, where Amsterdam’s past and future converge. This latest transformation of the site is an ode to the richness of change – and an invitation to those seeking a home with meaning.