Arup, together with VORM and VMX Architects, has been selected by the Municipality of Amsterdam to work on the Hartje Noord project at Buikslotermeerplein, the Netherlands.
The project aims to focus on social inclusion and sustainability in urban area development.
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Hartje Noord is planned as a building that will capture more carbon than it releases and will produce more energy than it uses, stated Arup.
The building design includes timber-concrete composite floors, a bio-based façade, solar panels that form part of the balcony railings, a prefabricated concrete structure, and a hybrid WKO-district heating system.
The project intends to use both biobased and recycled materials. This approach aims to keep the environmental performance indicator (MPG) below 0.40 €/m² per year, noted the company.
Arup senior structural engineer & project manager Roy Crielaard said: “This redevelopment is a respectful dialogue between old and new, where each building will have its own character. The unique heart shaped building will bring space, light, views and comfort together.”
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By GlobalDataThe developer will now move into the next stage of design refinement. A participatory process involving local stakeholders and residents will begin.
Residents and local organisations are expected to help plan roof gardens, communal areas, and ground-floor spaces through a series of workshops.
The timeline from this design stage to receiving an environmental permit is estimated at about two years.
Construction is scheduled to start no sooner than late 2027.
Municipality of Amsterdam Alderman Housing and Urban Renewal Steven van Weyenberg said: “This is an important step for Buikslotermeerplein, towards a vibrant and green centre for Noord. The plan demonstrates that affordable, high-quality rental homes, sustainability and exceptional architecture can go hand in hand.”
Construction plans include measures intended to limit disruption in the area, such as using prefabricated elements, electric-powered equipment, and setting up a panel for residents to facilitate communication during construction.
In July 2025, Arup was chosen to design World Cup 2034 stadium in New Murabba, Saudi Arabia.
