An Oasis in the Busy City

Behind the restored 19th-century façade, the house tells a layered story: built around 1620, rebuilt in 1867 and again altered around 1900, it later housed a radio shop before becoming a private residence in the 1960s. That history remains tangible in the proportions and details throughout.

The owners, formerly living beside the open water of the IJ, sought the buzz of the city centre instead. A window desk overlooking the canal has become one of the home's favourite spots, offering a front-row view of daily life passing by.

Custom joinery and furniture, many pieces made in solid walnut, were designed specifically for the narrow floor plan. Japanese craftsmanship, inspired by the Amsterdam store Time & Style, informed the choice of materials and the quiet, considered detailing found throughout the interior.