Zuiderzeeweg: Modular Student Housing Block Can be Moved to a New Location

The Zuiderzeeweg is an innovative flexible student housing project in Amsterdam designed by Netherlands-based <a href="http://www.factarchitects.nl/?option=com_fact&amp;page=photo&amp;id=84#" target="_blank">Fact Architects</a>. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/prefab-friday-keetwonen-container-student-housing/">prefab modular housing project</a> was built to be temporary and can be transported to a new location if the need arises. The housing project was designed to be durable and sustainable, which allows it to remain robust and functional even if it gets transferred to a new location.

The <a href="../ucsd-unveils-striking-new-student-housing-building/">student housing project </a>is made up of high-quality, modular housing blocks that are stacked on top of each other to form six block buildings.

The five-story buildings are arranged along with grass walls to enclose a large courtyard with lawns and an orange sports field.

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/studio-meda-wins-londons-bankside-bike-shed-design-contest/">Bike parking</a> is placed along the road, and a light rail stop is situated close by for easy access to public transportation.

Concrete blocks are placed near the entrance and serve as extra outdoor seating.

A durable facade of black wood envelops the housing project, orange text accents the exterior, and each 31 sq meter housing unit enjoys a private balcony.

Fact Architects designed the 335 <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/architecture/prefab-housing">prefab</a> units specifically so they are prepared for future environmental requirements.

Site plan with 6 blocks of housing.

Side elevation.

Completed in 2010, the housing project is temporary, and at some point in the future it will be moved to a new location.