Sweets Amsterdam
Sweets started out as an idea to create a distributed hotel concept for the city of Amsterdam that optimally re-uses existing small scale real estate as individual hotel suites. Our eyes soon fell on the rich collection of 'bridge houses' (brugwachtershuisjes) along the Amsterdam canals that give shelter to the bridge operators. When we found out that within the next few years these tiny buildings will become obsolete as new technology will centralize the bridge control system, we saw a chance to realize our idea. In collaboration with Grayfield development we pitched the concept to the entrepreneurs of the Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam who instantly fell for it. In close collaboration with these three parties, the idea is now developed into a unique hospitality concept.
With its streets, bars and restaurants, Amsterdam itself will take over the common hotel facilities with the bridge houses as its exclusive suites. High up inside the Sweets, its visitors will experience Amsterdam city-life from a new perspective. Whilst residing in the midst of the dense city the views over the canals are vast. These views and the historical value of the bridge houses will surely create a memorable visit. Since all Sweets are next to the water, a water-taxi service will ensure the Sweet feeling starts as soon as you hop on at central station.
concept development
year
2011
collaborators
Grayfield
Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam
