Green, biodiverse with plenty of room for flora and fauna. The Proto-ZOÖP Zeeburg project is characterised by different heights and a wealth of vegetation from native plants. Much attention will be paid to the design of green roofs, terraces and facades that contribute to optimizing the climate and stimulate biodiversity. Giving a voice to nature in the city, Proto-ZOÖP Zeeburg will provide shelter for all five fauna species: building, tree, shrubland, grassland and water bound. Zoöp is the term for an organizational model for cooperation between human and non-human life that represents the interests of all (it derives from “zoë”, the Greek word for “life”).

To help us better co-exist, we need to build more inclusively with nature in mind. Jos-Willem van Oorschot from VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism says: “In its nature-inclusive design, Proto-ZOÖP Zeeburg is a robust project that reflects our high ambition for sustainability. As far as we are concerned, the result sets the tone for how the Sluisbuurt and the rest of the city should be built in the coming years."

The apartment complex contains a maximum gross floor area of 10,000 m². This relatively small building space will house 82 small and large homes for families, couples and singles, whether or not in a cooperative context. All houses have a minimum size of 40 m². The design of the apartment complex scores well on sustainability, partly due to the triple glazing, the heat recovery and the solar panels integrated into the design. The apartment complex will be in the Sluisbuurt on the Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam and built from 2022-2026.