De Warren

De Warren is a cooperative housing project located on Centrumeiland in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The project consists of 36 apartments for social and affordable rental housing, with a focus on sustainable and collective living. The building is designed by Natrufied Architecture and features a unique, energy-positive design with an "EPC" of -0.16. The project includes 800 m² of communal spaces, such as an auditorium, multifunctional rooms, a children's playroom, a music studio, and several communal living rooms and kitchens. These spaces are organized around the "Machu Picchu" staircase, which connects all floors and encourages social interaction among residents. The building's exterior cladding is made from reused retaining walls of azobe wood, and the façade incorporates planters that use rainwater from the green roof. The structure uses 330 m³ of wood, which has sequestered approximately 300 tons of CO2. The building generates its own energy through "energy piles" that act as heat exchangers and a heat pump, and solar photovoltaic panels on the roof. This innovative approach to sustainable living has made De Warren a model for environmentally friendly housing in Amsterdam.