The Rock (building)

The office tower The Rock at the Gustav Mahlersquare is part of the Mahler 4 office area in Amsterdam.[1][2]

Top of the building in 2010

The Rock
General information
StatusComplete
Architectural styleNeofuturistic
LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
Opening2009
Cost€ 40.000.000
OwnerDeka Immobilien (2012)
Height90
Technical details
Floor count24
Floor area35.000
Design and construction
ArchitectErick van Egeraat

The building distinguishes itself by the crooked glass, aluminum, stone and concrete elements. The building seems to be much heavier at the upper parts compared to the lower area. The design is very rough and feels like a rock. It is one of the tallest buildings at the Zuidas in Amsterdam.

Interior

The interior is created from the stone, wood and brass. In the offices the design is relatively simple. Although most of the building is characterized by straight edges and sleek shapes, the entrance has more rounded shapes and smooth transitions. The staircase in the main entrance won a prize for 'Staircase of the year' from EeStairs in the year 2012. [3]

References
  1. Details of building at Arch Daily
  2. Municipal website Amsterdam (in Dutch)
  3. Staircase of the year competition newsarticle
  • Media related to The Rock at Wikimedia Commons
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