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Inspiration • UvA, Amsterdam

UvA, Amsterdam

A contemporary academic environment shaped for collaboration, focus and sustainable use.
Education Amsterdam, the Netherlands
by Brique Architecten
UvA, Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam’s renewed interior, designed by Bureau vandervorm and Brique Architecten, creates a balanced learning environment where modern design meets functional clarity. Open and enclosed areas support the varied needs of students and faculty, while Hale PET Felt Stack Chairs, colour-matched to the monumental building’s palette, improve comfort across teaching and study spaces.

  • LocationAmsterdam, the Netherlands
  • ArchitectBrique Architecten
  • Interior architect

    Bureau vandervorm

  • ClientUniversiteit van Amsterdam
  • Year2023
  • PhotographySander Besems, Streep Video en Fotografie
  • LJ 3 PET Felt Bar Stool LJ 3 PET Felt Bar Stool
  • Hale PET Felt Counter StoolHale PET Felt Counter Stool
  • Hale PET Felt Stack ChairHale PET Felt Stack Chair
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Collaborative zones supported by thoughtful seating

Throughout the campus, Hale PET Felt Counter + Bar Stools and LJ 3 PET Felt Bar Stools define collaborative zones that encourage teamwork, conversation and informal exchange. Open areas stimulate interaction and idea-sharing, while quieter corners promote focused study and independent research. Together, these seating solutions help shape a dynamic academic setting that adapts naturally to different learning activities.

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Sustainability and visual cohesion

The renovation embraces sustainable principles, aligning with the university’s environmental ambitions. Recycled materials and energy-efficient solutions contribute to a reduced ecological footprint, while colour-coordinated seating maintains a cohesive visual identity throughout the interior. This considered approach results in an inviting, future-focused environment that supports the daily rhythm of students and faculty alike.

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