68: Amsterdam Noord | A Different Side of the City

Join Mitchell Rocheleau, Principal Architect of ROST Architects, as he travels to Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands to explore the thriving community that has been created here, collective housing developments, and the emerging experimental architecture throughout the city. He discusses with Jelte Van Koperen, from CityLoop, the latest urban developments emerging, innovative experimental architecture and the community that has formed in Amsterdam Noord.

They explore the area once known for its shipping industry, which now houses the NDSM Cultural Center and analyze the deep history that is present in the area. With the spirit of optimism, the willingness to experiment, to create something with the conditions that they had at hand - the Dutch were able to create environments that promote authentic expression.

Read Along on our Website | https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/8/29/amsterdam-noord-a-different-side-of-the-city

Watch the Episode | https://youtu.be/73M2toLOoqY
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CityLoop, a brand of ArchiTour, offers private Architectural Tours in Amsterdam and Rotterdam for small private groups. They have an abundance of knowledge about the city, as well as the people and culture that are constantly shaping it. Thank you to Jelte Van Koperen for the tour around Amsterdam Noord, in depth knowledge on housing and behind the scenes of all the newest developments in the area.

https://www.cityloop.nl/
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Connect with Host Mitchell Rocheleau:

ROST Architects | https://www.rostarchitects.com/
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/703zS0SPOZd6D24TbWjz51?si=4e6ce567f6024c17
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rost.architects/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/rost-architects/

Explore other ROST Architects Contemplations of the Built World:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZSuBNzpIw07qgUaOrKfL1Cj2-6lgx_KJ

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About ROST Architects: In addition to practicing architecture, principal and founder of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau AIA, searches the world to learn more about the buildings and cities humans have created, from the modern era to prehistory. Through writing, expert interviews, and video documentation, we hope to make our journey available and accessible.

Our mission is to understand the environments humans have created throughout history, learn from the successes and failures, and contribute to designing a better future.