Project

Floating Harbour Office Haarlem

  1. The floating office from the other side of the river, designed by MOST Architecture in collaboration with Studio Larkemika and Magnus Weightman
  2. The effect of the facade from the floating office in Haarlem, designed by MOST Architecture in collaboration with Studio Larkemika and Magnus Weightman
  3. The boathouse of the floating office, designed by MOST Architecture in collaboration with Studio Larkemika and Magnus Weightman
Our vision for the harbour office is to create a unique nautical landmark surrounded by water and urban development. The design features a loose ensemble placed as far as possible from the quay in the Spaarne, forming an open network of water spaces with a compact higher volume. This location offers optimal views of the river from the harbour office, both from the water and the land.

The harbor office stands out and is cost-effective due to its elevated form. The hull, largely below the waterline, is a longitudinally projecting concrete container housing essential functions with daylight entering from above. At jetty level, the open deck with its indoor and outdoor spaces serves as an inviting entrance to the harbour office, featuring a reception desk and back office. Above the deck, the two-story volume of the Nautical Traffic Control and Nautical Enforcement Control Room floats like a wheelhouse. From. This viewpoint, there is an unobstructed view over the water, providing a focused work environment for meetings, courses, and events. Any extensions can be easily docked, and the flexible composition of elements allows for future developments.

Year
2018
Status
Competition
Location
Haarlem
Partners
Design Team: Paul Geurts, Maciej Krol, Isacco Angelin in collaboration with Studio Larkemika, Magnus Weightman