Do you want to thoroughly renovate your existing home, extend it or make it future-proof? Amstelada Architecten combines architecture and building advice for private home renovations, alterations and extensions.
From design to completion we work on more light, space, comfort and energy efficiency, with respect for the character of your home.
Every home and every client is different. That is why the design starts with a good conversation at your home or on site in Amsterdam or Amstelveen.
We listen to your wishes, look at the existing situation and discuss feasible solutions within your budget and timeline.
Together we decide which direction to explore further and which information is needed for it.
Based on your wishes and our analysis, we make sketches and options that show the spatial effect of every choice.
We study what happens when walls are removed, rooms are connected or facades are opened up for more daylight and views of the garden or the city.
This lets you weigh design choices carefully before technical development and construction begin.
Building in the dense surroundings of Amsterdam and Amstelveen calls for creative solutions and a careful assessment of the existing home.
Practical site conditions also affect the feasibility and planning of a renovation.
Not every home needs a full process. The services can be tailored to one targeted intervention or to a complete renovation.
In Amsterdam-Amstelland, zoning plan rules, design review requirements and conditions for heritage or characteristic buildings can affect your plan.
We find out which design and application documents are needed and develop the plan with attention to the applicable rules and spatial context.
A permit application is not a separate administrative step. Rules can affect volume, height, facade layout, materials and the relationship with adjoining buildings.
Taking this into account early in the design makes choices better founded and results in a coherent set of application documents.
See the full architecture processA good renovation needs technical information that matches the design, the existing situation and the construction.
The exact content of the technical development is matched to the size and phase of the project.
With a clear set of drawings and specifications, contractors can base their offers on comparable starting points.
During a renovation the actual situation can differ from drawings or expectations. Targeted coordination then helps to make well-founded choices.
This keeps the design, the technical starting points and the agreements recognisable during construction.
A renovation is the logical moment to improve comfort, energy use and indoor climate together with the spatial changes.
Together we look at which measures make technical sense and fit your budget, use and renovation schedule.
Kitchen, living room, hall, stairs, bathroom and outdoor space together shape the everyday experience of your home.
We include the interior and the garden, terrace or balcony in the design from the start, so building work and everyday use reinforce each other.
Amstelada works on a small scale and personally. You deal directly with the architect or building adviser who knows your project and the choices made.
The exact phases depend on the home and the assignment, but a coherent process usually consists of the following parts.
We discuss your wishes, budget, the existing situation, the available information and the main bottlenecks.
Layout, extension, daylight, sightlines and use are explored in several spatial options.
The chosen direction is developed further and, where needed, prepared for the environmental permit.
Technical documents support a clear request for quotation and a proper comparison of offers.
During construction, design questions, details and changes are discussed as part of the agreed support.
Completion can be supported with a handover inspection and an overview of remaining points.
Amstelada supports private renovations, internal alterations, extensions, roof extensions, dormers, new layouts and complete transformations of existing homes. The exact scope is agreed per project.
Yes. Amstelada can find out which permit and design documents are needed, prepare the drawings and guide the application. The requirements depend on the plan, the location and the applicable rules.
Where this is part of the assignment, the design can be developed with technical details, material and finishing schedules, window frame information and starting points for structure and building services.
Yes. The agreed support can include site visits, consultation with the contractor, review of drawings and samples, and support with changes and completion.
Yes. Insulation, glazing, ventilation, heating, materials, interior, built-in joinery and the connection with the garden or balcony can be studied together from the start.
From requesting building drawings to renovating a listed building: in-depth pages per question and per house type.
Are you considering an alteration, extension or thorough renovation of your home in Amsterdam, Amstelveen or the surrounding area? Then plan an introductory meeting.
With your project address, your wishes and any photos or drawings, we can discuss the first possibilities, the relevant steps and the information needed.
