DPG Mediavaert in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht is a brand new innovative media hub. It is the home base for various editorial offices and recording studios for major Dutch newspapers, magazines and radio shows including de Volkskrant, Trouw, Parool, Qmusic, Joe and NU.nl. Mediavaert stands out due to its undulating contours, surprising views, human scale and organic warm design. With a size of 46,000 m2, the building is one of the largest timber hybrid offices in Europe.
Three connected building elements sit on a continuous base of green roof terraces. The ceramic panels wrapping the façade are locally produced. These turquoise-tinted tiles of varying relief patterns shimmer modestly, giving the building a distinct character. The soft building contours, tinted ceramics and green terraces introduce a new, post-industrial language to the raw context of the area.
The building design focuses strongly on a sustainable, healthy working environment with ample daylight, multiple green areas throughout the building and sufficient space for both creative interaction and focused work. The largest part of the construction, including the columns and ceilings, is composed of glulam timber.
