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- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioAlumni of the <a href="http://www.onsdorpamsterdam.nl" target="_blank">Ons Dorp</a> school may be in for a shock when they come round their former academy—the early 20th century brick school has been gutted and transformed into 10 beautiful and spacious apartments. Amsterdam-based design firm <a href="http://www.casa-architecten.nl/" target="_blank">CASA Architecten</a> converted the school into a contemporary gem perfect for family living. Located in Amsterdam’s Bellamy neighborhood, this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/adaptive-reuse" target="_blank">adaptive reuse</a> project is so stunning you may even start seeing your old school in a new light.1
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- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioCASA Architecten took advantage of the tall ceilings to create maisonettes, a kind of layout that divides the apartment into two floors connected by a staircase, filled with lots of natural light that pour through nearly full-height windows.3
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- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioThe ten apartments vary in size and are between 100 and 150 square meters.13
- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioIn contrast to the brick facade, the interiors are designed with a modern and contemporary appearance.14
- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioWhite and plywood surfaces reflect light and create a bright and warm character, while concrete flooring and steel staircases reference the school’s original aesthetic.15
- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioIn one apartment, the architects converted a teacher’s lounge into the bedroom.16
- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioThe classroom was converted into the open-plan living space, dining room, and kitchen.17
- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioOffice on the upstairs level.18
- Ons Dorp apartments by Standard StudioBuilt in 1910, the brick-and-mortar school consists of three floors, each about 4.8 meters in height, two large staircases, and a courtyard in the back.19
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