Schoonschip is a pioneering floating neighborhood developed by a group of enthusiasts who envisioned a sustainable, close-knit community on the water. Initiated in 2010 by Marjan de Blok, the project took over a decade to complete, with Space&Matter assisting in its urban planning. Officially finished in 2021, the neighborhood comprises 30 water plots with 46 unique homes, each designed by its residents in collaboration with architects of their choice. The smart jetty, connecting all homes, fosters both technical infrastructure and community interaction, ensuring unity despite architectural diversity.
Year
2021
Size
5.000 m2
Programme
Housing on water
Location
Amsterdam
Status
Completed
Credits
Photography by Jan Willem Sieburgh, Isabel Nabuurs, Alan Jensen
For more than a decade, the members of Schoonschip worked towards the creation of their dream homes. Their journey began in 2010 when frontwoman Marjan de Blok felt inspired and compelled to create an energy-neutral neighbourhood on the water with friends and acquaintances who shared her dream.
