Posted on 3/17/2020
Commissioned by the University of Amsterdam to convert two adjoining 17th century canal houses in central Amsterdam into the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), Dutch practice HOH Architecten was inspired by the buildings’ architectural heritage and rich history of interventions, boldly combining old and new into a series of unique yet complementing spaces that embody the Institute’s interdisciplinary ethos as well as redefine the way the researchers interact, work and collaborate.
The Institute for Advanced Study brings together young scientists from around the world with the aim of generating ideas and developing new research methodologies. From biologists, to sociologists, to economists, the researchers work together on complex scientific and societal challenges such as climate change, immigration and financial crises, free from the constraints ...