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Valerius
Valerius
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jury Winner, 2025 A+Awards, Landscape & Planning - Private Garden
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Valerius
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jury Winner, 2025 A+Awards, Landscape & Planning - Private Garden
Project of the Day on Dec 15, 2025
Project Featured on Dec 15, 2025
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Nestled in a charming new pocket park in the heart of Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid district lies the stylish residential environment Valerius. This green oasis not only provides a pleasant living space for residents and wildlife but also contributes to cooling the city. A place where the joy of living and nature come together.
Modern sophistication meets nature
The redevelopment of the former Valerius Clinic created a unique opportunity to transform the area into a nature-inclusive living environment, blending with the elegant 19th-century architecture of Oud-Zuid. Designed by MVSA, the building exudes modern sophistication, and alongside the pocket park, it forms a vibrant, sustainable addition to the neighborhood. It’s a space that fosters connection—where residents and the community can gather, while abundant greenery nurtures wildlife and helps cool the city heat.
Designed with older residents in mind, the complex prioritizes health and wellbeing. In addition to 28 high-end residences with parking spaces, it features a swimming pool, wellness center, and fitness facilities. The design of the building follows the contours of the original structure with a U-shaped plan. Its exterior, the public face of the complex, is distinguished by rich brick detailing, blending with the surrounding area. In contrast, the more private courtyard façade offers a modern, transparent design, fostering a softer interior and a contemporary atmosphere.
A peaceful oasis in the bustling city
The courtyard is set apart from the busy city street by a stretch of greenery, enhancing the sense of a secluded retreat away from the urban bustle. This peaceful oasis serves as a place for relaxation and socializing, promoting biodiversity and a natural urban experience. It increases the area’s water retention capacity, reduces heat stress, improves air quality, and positively impacts the physical and mental wellbeing of its residents and visitors.
Positioned atop the parking garage, the courtyard is designed to accommodate several large trees, connecting the greenery across different floors and acting as a filter to the courtyard. The lightly asymmetrical planting beds create a dynamic, undulating landscape, adding movement and life to the space. The rooftop gardens on the first and fourth floors are integral to the design, not only enhancing the aesthetic and ecological quality of the building but also serving to buffer water and reduce runoff.
Valerius stands as a prime example of how urban densification can harmoniously coexist with extensive greening efforts.
Modern sophistication meets nature
The redevelopment of the former Valerius Clinic created a unique opportunity to transform the area into a nature-inclusive living environment, blending with the elegant 19th-century architecture of Oud-Zuid. Designed by MVSA, the building exudes modern sophistication, and alongside the pocket park, it forms a vibrant, sustainable addition to the neighborhood. It’s a space that fosters connection—where residents and the community can gather, while abundant greenery nurtures wildlife and helps cool the city heat.
Designed with older residents in mind, the complex prioritizes health and wellbeing. In addition to 28 high-end residences with parking spaces, it features a swimming pool, wellness center, and fitness facilities. The design of the building follows the contours of the original structure with a U-shaped plan. Its exterior, the public face of the complex, is distinguished by rich brick detailing, blending with the surrounding area. In contrast, the more private courtyard façade offers a modern, transparent design, fostering a softer interior and a contemporary atmosphere.
A peaceful oasis in the bustling city
The courtyard is set apart from the busy city street by a stretch of greenery, enhancing the sense of a secluded retreat away from the urban bustle. This peaceful oasis serves as a place for relaxation and socializing, promoting biodiversity and a natural urban experience. It increases the area’s water retention capacity, reduces heat stress, improves air quality, and positively impacts the physical and mental wellbeing of its residents and visitors.
Positioned atop the parking garage, the courtyard is designed to accommodate several large trees, connecting the greenery across different floors and acting as a filter to the courtyard. The lightly asymmetrical planting beds create a dynamic, undulating landscape, adding movement and life to the space. The rooftop gardens on the first and fourth floors are integral to the design, not only enhancing the aesthetic and ecological quality of the building but also serving to buffer water and reduce runoff.
Valerius stands as a prime example of how urban densification can harmoniously coexist with extensive greening efforts.
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