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WALDORF ASTORIA AMSTERDAM 2014

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For the new Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam six monumental 17th century canal houses, situated on the UNESCO heritage protected Herengracht (Gentlemen's canal) were connected, restored and renovated.OeverZaaijer supervised the transformation as architect en projectmanagement. The interior is designed by GA Design from London. The authentic structure of the houses brings timeless Dutch history to the Waldorf Astoria brand. Prime period pieces have been carefully restored such as a staircase that rises through gleaming marble and stucco, Rococo licks and curls and 17th-century ceiling paintings. Then comes an elegant newer layer, where the style is classic contemporary with strong reference to location and maritime history. All modern facilities were very carefully integrated, as seamlessly as possible. As in the famous Dutch paintings, the structure of the palaces creates the views within views, framing of spaces beyond.

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For the new Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam six monumental

17th century canal houses, situated on the UNESCO heritage

protected Herengracht (Gentlemen’s canal) were connected,

restored and renovated.

The authentic structure of the houses brings timeless Dutch

history to the Waldorf Astoria brand. Prime period pieces have

been carefully restored such as a staircase that rises through

gleaming marble and stucco, Rococo licks and curls and 17th-

century ceiling paintings. Then comes an elegant newer layer,

where the style is classic contemporary with strong reference

to location and maritime history. All modern facilities were

very carefully integrated, as seamlessly as possible. As in the

famous Dutch paintings, the structure of the palaces creates

the views within views, framing of spaces beyond.

The Bel Etage has been visible from the canal side down the

ages and Waldorf Astoria maintains that tradition having the

most public areas at this level. Full height views to the garden

and canal create the perfect setting for a celebration. Modern

facilities sit perfectly within the setting of period luxury.

The spacious and serene courtyard can be reached from the

Souterrain.

The Peacock Alley has been extended down to this floor to

invite guests into the garden. As opposed to the grand Bel

Etage, the Souterrain is more intimate, making this the perfect

location for the Spa, All day dining and Bar. Because the

palaces have been used as a bank building for many years,

heavy vaults were built at the Souterrain. Instead of breaking

them down, they were transformed into a wine cellar and

a robust vault bar, using the remaining treasure boxes as a

gorgeous backdrop.

On the upper floors there were numerous existing historical

walls that had to remain intact. Existing penetrations could

be blocked up but no new penetrations were allowed. Whilst

this created a challenge, it has also led to a Guestroom

arrangement that still retains the integrity of the individual

canal houses. And, as no two rooms are the same, has given

a wonderful variety throughout. While the top-range suites

have period architectural elements intact, the rooms under

the rafters are quirkier, with more of an individual charm.

Throughout the buildings small pockets of space have provided

opportunities to create the unexpected, making each of the 93

elegant rooms one of a kind.

client

DVM

Duivendrechtsekade 87-88

1096 AJ Amsterdam

t: +31 (0) 20 692 24 44

w: www.dvm-bv.nl

architect

OeverZaaijer architectuur en stedebouw

Pedro de Medinalaan 7a

1086 XK Amsterdam

t: +31(0) 20 31 41 111

w: www.oeverzaaijer.nl

interior architect

GA Design International

2nd Floor Lyme House Studios,

30-31 Lyme Street, London. UK. NW1 0EE

t: +44 (0) 207 482 0054

w: www.ga-design.com

hotel operator

Hilton Worldwide

Maple Court, Reeds Crescent

Central Park, Watford, Hertfordshire

WD24 4QQ, United Kingdom

t: +44 (0) 207 856 8000

w: www.hiltonworldwide.com

photography

James Balston commissioned by Hilton Worldwide

Sequences by Thomas Brekelmans

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Pedro de Medinalaan 7a1086 XK AmsterdamThe Netherlands

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