Amsterdam University Library
The new University Library of the University of Amsterdam on the Binnengasthuisterrein forms the heart of the city center campus for the Faculty of Humanities. Housed in monumental buildings from around 1900, complemented by new construction, the library serves as a central meeting place for students, staff, and researchers. The bright atrium with its sculptural main staircase, the “Tree of Wisdom,” connects all the building’s functions and creates an inspiring learning environment. With study areas, teaching spaces, a café, and multifunctional rooms, the library combines functionality with accessibility, sustainability, and heritage, inviting everyone to learn, meet, and explore.
Westfield Mall of the Netherlands
Our multi-award-winning design for the Westfield Mall of the Netherlands works a magical transformation on what was a dated, run-of-the-mill shopping centre. We were asked to remodel the existing building in Leidschendam to make it an all-round contemporary urban leisure destination, expanding it from 70,000m2 to 200,000m2 in the process to become the Netherlands’ largest mall.
Rotterdam Central Station
The completion of the new 46,000 m² station has put Rotterdam central station squarely back on the map as a major city-centre hub. It plays an important role in the European network of high-speed rail connections, serving as a gateway to Europe. It is here that countless European passengers enter and leave the Netherlands. This two-way connection between the city and Europe also adds an extra dimension to the station and its surroundings. This made it a particularly interesting assignment for us.
Holland Casino Venlo
It was our spectacular design for a flower-shaped, sculptural building that won us the tender for Holland Casino Venlo. Behind its show-stopping good looks, it embodies two major design principles: sustainability, and optimizing the user experience.
From a distance, our unique building is highly visible, appearing as a kind of welcoming gateway to the Netherlands (Venlo is just a short hop from the German border). A colour-changing interactive façade provides a breath taking light show during the darker hours, while emphasizing the casino’s flower-shaped structure.
Studio
MVSA is a renowned international architecture and design firm with offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Switzerland. Our mission is to create architectural solutions that enhance wellbeing. We plan, build and design seamless environments that add functional and emotional value for those who use them, enrich their surroundings, promote sustainability and help companies to succeed. MVSA creates innovative and exciting architecture, future-proof and sustainable, within schedule and budget.
Areas of expertise
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Concept & Feasibility
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Urban Design
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Architecture
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Interior Design & Product Design
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Mirai