Little India, Almere

Between the forts lies a natural strip with a pedestrian and cycling path, from which the tension between the buildings is intensely felt across an open water feature that connects the two palaces. The reflections in the water and the beautifully landscaped courtyards transcend the tension, providing a sense of serene calm. Each palace contains three private sector homes in four levels, with their outdoor spaces facing the water.

The defensive forts are formed by a carré of two-story senior housing units. These homes feature pointed storage spaces on the exterior, which both express the defensive character of the block and shelter the outdoor areas of the homes.

The formal front of the buildings faces the courtyards. The outer facade of the complex is red, while the inner facade in the large courtyard is blue-green, and in the small courtyard, it is orange-yellow.

Architect: Liesbeth van der Pol
Team: H. Dil, K. Elffers, M. Fredriks
Number: 9302
Status: Built
Year: 1993
Client: Bruins Koopman Architecten bv

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