Living on the canals of Amsterdam
A classic Dutch houseboat built in the 1980's situated in one of the most prestigious canals of Holland's capital Amsterdam, de Keizersgracht got transformed into a high-quality future-driven design that inspires. To work. To rest. To move. And above all, to enjoy life on the water.
Materials
Lacquered MDF, Ceramics
Location
Amsterdam
Surface
70 M2
In collaboration with
Bob van Zonneveld
The houseboat was bought by the local owners of the house right in front of the boat who loved an extension of their house for visitors, a creative workspace on the water and personal gym.
OUR PROCESS
For this project we partnered with interior designer Bob van Zonneveld. Together we crafted a smart design to renovate and modernize the boat while preserving the unique feeling of living on the water.
We rebuilt the 70 m2 space on the water with just two materials: lacquered MDF and ceramic to create an open, inviting and peaceful environment.
"So wonderful to involve the Format team in projects with a lot of bespoke furniture. This is how we achieve a great end result together!"
Homely yet modern and minimalistic
With its picturesque views of the canals and typical Amsterdam houses along lining the water’s edge, the houseboat offers a homely yet modern and minimalistic living space.
From a modern, high quality kitchen with ceramic kitchen work top to a wardrobe wall that enhances space and creates a loft-like feeling, and a unique, handcrafted bathroom piece perfectly tailored to the space.
Combine the unexpected. Relevant today, relevant tomorrow.
Photography by Verdenius
We had IT done
Project Manager
Jikke
Design & Technical Director
Floor
Head of Design
Gabrielle
Lead Craftsmen
Riley
Craftsman
Aron
