OOSTERDOK Directly next to Central Station a new, urban, highly dense city quarter has been realized with public functions, offices and housing. Sustainability plays an important role. The first buildings to be accomplished were the new Central Public Library by Jo Coenen (07/ 2007) and the Conservatorium (09/ 2008). Until the start of its refurbishment in July 2008 the former main post office accommodated the Stedelijk - the Museum of Modern Art.

HET FUNEN On a former production site between a main railway connection, a 19th century city structure and a canal 565 houses and 3000m2 office space have been built (2009). The masterplan of De Architekten Cie reacts carefully on the adjusting areas protecting from noise and dense traffic and connecting to the existing city quarter.

PLANTAGE QUARTER Different projects in and around the historical Plantage district: new buildings, conversion of old houses, densification and extensions, such as a canteen building by Steven Holl, the local architecture centre ARCAM, housing by Claus en Kaan, Erick van Egeraat, Liesbeth van der Pol, VMX, de Architekten Cie.

SCIENCEPARK In the east of Amsterdam the faculties of Science of the University of Amsterdam, different research institutes and aligned firms are settled in a "Sciencepark". At the entry of the area several housing projects also for students have been realized. They form a transition to the neighbouring housing districts. A housing project from HVDN shows innovative solutions regarding the treatment of noise, the University College of Mecanoo puts a strong focus on sustainability.

MUSEUMS After long years of refurbishment, renovation and extension diverse museums shine in new splendor : Rijksmuseum (Cruz + Ortiz 2012), Stedelijk Museum (Meyer van Schooten 2012), Scheepvaartmuseum (Dok architecten 2011).

ZUIDAS/ SOUTH AXIS business district in the south of Amsterdam