This hotel in Zaandam is a design by WAM Architects. It appears to be a heap of Dutch, traditional wooden houses. I don’t know what to think about it, do you?
The twelve-story square hotel tower is situated in the centre of Zaandam, Holland. The hotel facade is a monumental accumulation and interpretation of different types ‘Zaanse’ houses, ranging from a notary house to a typical original workers housing.
Varied window combinations, wide bay windows and expansions, considerable overhangs as well as elegant white cornices give the façade depth and an expressive feel. Red tiles cover the roof.
The facade is built of cement based stone sidings with a wood structure, a reference to the traditional and rich ‘Zaanse’ timber construction method. It carries a range of original colors, especially green. White is used for the wooden and aluminum window frames and the synthetic cornices, gable boards and pilasters. If all goes well the Inntel hotel wil open march 18, 2010
Via World Buildings Directory
A traditional (genuine) Zaans house…
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Jennifer // Jan 8, 2010 at 00:03
Wow! I’ve never seen anything like the first building, I’m sure it’s very safe but to the untrained eye it looks quite precarious.
The typical Dutch houses are absolutely beautiful, we visited a wonderful village on the coast that was mersmerising. Very unusual boats in the harbour with stalls selling lovely freshly cooked food and a maze of darkly painted houses sporting colourful flags. The weather was amazing too – I’d live there in a heartbeat.
Marion Pannekoek // Jan 10, 2010 at 09:39
Jennifer you have seen so many amazing things in The Netherlands…. You must have skipped all the ugly sites… And there are many believe me!
Milan // Jul 18, 2010 at 06:54
I’ve been in the hotel from above (opened recently) and it’s pretty great. It’s just near the railway station. Trains for Amsterdam are scheduled every 10 minutes and in 15-20 you’re in Grand Central Amsterdam. Zaandam is a very nice place, so enjoy!
13threads // Mar 20, 2011 at 14:42
Hi Marion,
Douglas booked our hotel and when he showed me where we are staying I couldn’t believe it! I knew I had read about it on your blog and here it is!
Marion Pannekoek // Mar 20, 2011 at 15:08
Unbelievable Lois!
I am very curious how the facade of this hotel looks in real life…
Well you can tell me next weekend!