Filips van Almondestraat 15-U1057 ZR AmsterdamFilips van Almondekwartier

De Centrale In the courtyard of a closed residential block in De Baarsjes, Amsterdam, a telephone exchange building, a monument from 1926, is being transformed into a unique residential building with inner gardens. The former KPN building is a monument, a hidden gem, located in the middle of a residential block. The redevelopment project includes a transformation into 18 homes with gardens and 1 apartment, situated in an oasis of tranquility. The sale of the last homes has now started. Townhouse 15U This light-filled family residence unfolds across three levels and features a refined garden oriented towards the afternoon sun. Entry on the ground floor leads into a hall with a guest lavatory and generous storage. The ground floor hosts the elegant kitchen living space, characterised by a ceiling height of three point five metres. Studio Piet Boon has created a considered design for a luxury kitchen. Tall French doors open onto the serene garden, allowing inside and outside to flow seamlessly together. The beautifully landscaped garden of approximately forty-eight square metres offers ample room to play or unwind. A precisely detailed oak staircase forms an integral element of the space and connects to the first floor. The first floor accommodates the living, where the original concrete structure remains visible and a void of approximately five metres adds a sculptural sense of height. The space allows for a generous seating area as well as a study or play area. Adjacent lies a hall with a lavatory, laundry space and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom is appointed with a washbasin cabinet, walk-in shower and storage unit. All bathrooms are designed by Piet Boon and finished with refined tiles and fittings by Piet Boon.The bedroom with void reaches a height of approximately five metres and is framed by a large window that brings in abundant natural light. The staircase leads to the second floor, where the ascent rises to seven point three metres and is illuminated by a glass skylight, creating an open and spatial atmosphere.The second floor houses a second and third bedroom. These rooms share a bathroom with a walk-in shower, lavatory and washbasin cabinet. Both bedrooms feature a refined steel-framed window overlooking the level below — a distinctive and functional architectural detail. Each room is also enhanced by an additional roof light.The residence includes an external storage room of approximately four square metres, accessible through the communal hall.