Building something new together.
A stately upper house with overgrown trees growing inward—not exactly an obvious choice. And yet Maxime and Ties saw it immediately: this house had potential. What started at the kitchen table grew into their first joint transformation project. He with a construction company, she as an interior designer. In this story, they talk over each other, complementing each other, about how you build not only a house, but also a way of working together.
From the kitchen table to the construction site
A wild oak tree was actually growing inside. You really had to look through it, literally. And yet we knew immediately: this is it. The high ceilings, the light at the rear—that only really came into its own once the tree was gone. Of course, the Bathrooms were Bathrooms , and the layout was far from ideal. But it was precisely those sliding doors, combined with the spaciousness, that gave the property something unique. Well maintained, but clearly ready for a new phase. Where a developer might have seen limitations, we saw opportunity."
The idea began to take shape at the kitchen table. Maxime increasingly contributed ideas to Ties' ongoing projects, and at a certain point, it became serious. "When we saw a client doing something similar with his partner, we thought: why not? We complement each other—he builds, I design—and we've actually been doing that for longer than we realized."
‘During a construction process, you get to know each other in a completely different way. You discover how you make decisions together, how you communicate under pressure, and what you can rely on. We found that we came out of it stronger. One day, Ties was so sure of this that he asked me to marry him in the middle of the renovation.’
‘It was our first joint project, so we were still a little cautious at times. Next time, we’ll dare to be more outspoken. But we’ll remain true to minimalism and naturalness. We both developed a love for building at an early age – in completely different ways.’ While Ties tinkered with everything he could get his hands on as a child, Maxime spent her art classes sketching floor plans and moving furniture around to get a feel for what a space needed.
‘We draw inspiration from many sources: Scandinavian design for its tranquility and simplicity, artisan makers for their eye for detail, Italian design for its elegance. And sometimes we include something that falls outside our style, precisely to challenge ourselves. Traveling, observing, collecting together. That's how our perspective grows—and our style grows with it.’
"We complement each other. He builds, I design. And we've actually been doing that for longer than we realized."
A house with character
Ties started Noble Bouw eight years ago, which now focuses primarily on its own projects. Maxime works as an interior designer under the name Moscandi—minimalist, but with character. "In a collaboration, it comes naturally. We know each other's process and trust each other's choices. Of course, we discuss everything, including the details, but it is precisely those discussions that take a design further."
This house already had so much allure: high ceilings, large windows, characterful details. We wanted to preserve that character, but create a contemporary layout that suits how people live today. The living area revolves around the original en suite, the heart of the house. The master bedroom is located at the quiet, sunny rear—with a balcony and walk-in closet. At the front, you will find two bedrooms, one of which can easily be converted into an extra closet room."
The original en suite doors and cupboards have been preserved and restored. A real gem. In addition, all architraves have been recreated in the Noble Bouw workshop, new window sills have been installed in the same style, and the elegant staircase balustrade has been completely restored— Roof terrace the Roof terrace .
The atmosphere in the house is determined by the light. The large windows and high ceilings are rare. "We wanted to reinforce that with warm, calm tones: beige walls, dark wood custom work in the kitchen, pivot door, bathroom, walk-in closet, and office. This creates a tension between sleek and warm, minimalist and livable."
One of the most beautiful details is the pivot door. The passageway from the hall to the living room was enlarged during the renovation to make even better use of the apartment's height. Maxime designed the door, and Ties' team made it. It connects the rooms, fits perfectly with the kitchen, and adds character to the entire floor.
‘We always seek that balance: between form and function, atmosphere and practical comfort. A space must be right and pleasant to live in. This house feels luxurious, but not distant. Contemporary, yet it still exudes the grandeur of yesteryear. That is exactly what we want to convey to the new residents.’
A neighborhood that stays with you
‘During the renovation, we really grew to love the neighborhood. It's located in a quiet area between Valeriusplein and Emmastraat—close to everything, but you don't hear a thing. Bar Barolo has become our regular spot, a cozy Italian restaurant on the corner. First a walk through Vondelpark, then coffee on the terrace. The house felt right immediately, but the neighborhood makes it complete.”
1075 GD Amsterdam
Castell Zuid
Castell Zuid is the stylish new location of the iconic Amsterdam grill restaurant Castell, located on Valeriusstraat in Oud-Zuid. Where the original in the center is known for its no-nonsense steaks and late dinners, this location brings the same flavors in a refined setting. "Same taste, same vibe, different look" is the motto – and that's right: recognizable and yet completely new.
1075 CZ Amsterdam
Tozi
TOZI means "a group of friends" in Venetian dialect, and you feel that Immediately you walk in. It's like stepping into one big family. The menu features a selection of small Venetian-inspired dishes to share, known as cicchetti. There is also an Italian wine list and a cocktail bar serving Italian gins and negronis.
1075 GH Amsterdam
Barolo
Bar Barolo brings the atmosphere of northern Italy to Valeriusstraat, in the heart of elegant Amsterdam-Zuid. The wine list is extensive and carefully curated, with Barolo as the obvious centerpiece. On the menu: homemade pasta, classic antipasti, and unpretentious seasonal dishes. The interior is warm and understated, as is the hospitality—everything here is done with care.
1071 MG Amsterdam
Carter
Carter is a modern brasserie in Amsterdam-Zuid where international classics are served with flair and finesse. Located on Valeriusstraat, this place feels like an elegant neighborhood café – informal, refined, and always welcoming. The menu features timeless dishes such as steak tartare, burrata, and lobster pasta, accompanied by a solid wine selection.
1071 HX Amsterdam
Visque Restaurant
Restaurant Visque is located on the beautiful corner of Amsterdam South, where fish plays the leading role. Our menu is flexible and depends on the daily choice for the freshest and most flavorful products. Chef Menno gives his own twist to simple French dishes, such as scallops, Dutch shrimp, slip sole and our famous Tuna Wellington.
1075 BG Amsterdam
Juliette
In Amsterdam Zuid, you can enjoy breakfast and lunch in the sun at Juliette. The menu is based on fresh ingredients from local suppliers and is compiled daily based on what Available at the market. Think of dishes such as the Porco Rosso: mortadella, stracciatella cheese, Spanish guindilla peppers, and red pesto. For dinner or drinks, visit neighboring Bar Jules. The focus is on Southern European dishes such as pizzettas, pata negra, and roasted octopus.
1071 GZ Amsterdam
Batoni Khinkali
In the Netherlands, Georgian cuisine is unfortunately underrepresented, despite its rich and fascinating culinary heritage. Fortunately, Batoni Khinkali offers an introduction to this flavorful cuisine. This restaurant, founded by Georgian clarinetist Levan Tskhadadze, combines his love of music with his passion for cooking. Here, guests can enjoy Georgian classics such as khinkali, katschapuri and lobio, as well as a vegan and meat menu, all served with the characteristic Georgian hospitality.
1071 JH Amsterdam
Brasserie van Dam
Brasserie van Dam is known for its simple but effective formula: a concise menu with high-quality products, reasonable prices, good coffee, a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.
1071 GZ Amsterdam
Brasserie de Joffers
With a large terrace in the summer and winter, brasserie Joffers has been a well-known hotspot for 15 years, just a stone's throw from the Vondelpark and the Museum Quarter. If the sun is not shining, there is plenty of space inside - a space decorated with art and mirrored walls, which creates a homely atmosphere. The meeting place for the neighborhood is ideal for breakfast, lunch and dinner or simply for a nice cup of coffee.
1077 BG Amsterdam
Roberto's Restaurant Amsterdam
Roberto's should not be missing from the top ten Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. The restaurant is located in the Hilton hotel, where the iconic Italian cuisine has been filling the plates for 25 years. The restaurant revolves around pure and simple flavors with dishes such as thinly sliced eggplant, green farfalle pasta with lobster sauce and Lava cake.
1071 NH Amsterdam
Franzen
Chef and owner Jesse Franzen grew up in a catering family in Haarlem. His father worked in the kitchen, his mother worked in the service. His own professional journey began in the kitchen of the two-star restaurant Chapeau, after which he gained experience at places including Aan de Poel, Ron Gastrobar, and Lars Amsterdam. With Franzen, Jesse creates a place that feels like a modern living room for the city. Accessible and warm, but always with a high standard. The menu is classic and recognizable, with a surprising twist here and there.
1075 PD Amsterdam
LOT61 Coffee Roasters
Born in Sydney, raised in Brooklyn, and now firmly rooted in Amsterdam: LOT61 is anything but an average coffee shop. As an independent coffee roaster, the brand combines international flair with local craftsmanship. Slow coffee brewed with precision and care. The aesthetics are raw yet refined, the atmosphere informal and creative – a place where neighborhood and barista come together. With their B Corp certification, LOT61 also demonstrates that taste and Sustainability can go hand in hand.
1071 NE Amsterdam
Pizzeria Le 4 Stagioni
Visitors to the Concertgebouw are no strangers to Roman-style pizzas with thin crusts. Since 1978, the pizzeria in Oud-Zuid has been providing many groups and (large) families with authentic Italian food. The interior has a Mediterranean touch and the menu offers something for everyone, from fresh pasta and tender meat to indispensable antipasti and vegetarian alternatives.
1071 HK Amsterdam
George W.P.A
George W.P.A is the ideal place to settle down for a good glass of wine and delicious food with a chic touch. The brasserie in Zuid describes itself as a combination of classic French cuisine, packaged in New York style, and is known for signature dishes such as grilled lobster and Blackened Tuna. Step inside (by reservation) in Amsterdam's "Upper South" and see for yourself!
1071 KK Amsterdam
Edible Treasures
The concept store Edibe Treasures is located in a former butcher shop in Amsterdam Zuid. In addition to the 'edibles and drinkables' in the coffee shop, you will find a beautiful selection of everything for the table, such as silverware, ceramics, table linen, but also cookbooks and accessories. Pop-ups and workshops are also regularly organized.
1075 EL Amsterdam
Simply Fish
Simply Fish is located in Oud-Zuid on Koninginneweg. As the name suggests, the restaurant specializes in preparing fish. Jan and Francis Rijk previously owned a similar restaurant in Zeeland, a province well known for its delicious fish and seafood. The menu includes fruit de mer, shrimp croquettes, oysters, and their famous lobster bisque.
1066 VH Amsterdam
De Schuyt Butcher Shop
Butcher shop De Schuyt, named after its location on Cornelis Schuytstraat, has the parakeet as its symbol. Just like the parakeet, this distinctive butcher shop has its origins in the 1970s, and both have carved out a place for themselves in Amsterdam. Inspired by the parakeet, owner Evert Blauwendraat started his butcher shop with the idea of giving it a distinctive, personal, and special emblem that everyone could recognize. This family business with a rich history is the place to go for meat and delicacies.
1071 NL Amsterdam
Greengrocer Tom Ensink
Greengrocer Tom Ensink ensures that customers can choose from an exclusive range of honest products. In addition to vegetables, cheeses, fruits, nuts, oils, wines and meals are Sold - carefully selected for the true gourmets in the South. Specific wishes can be fulfilled when ordering products, but also for the fresh meals.
1071 ZJ Amsterdam
De Wijnkaart
De Wijnkaart is located in the Museum Quarter in Amsterdam-Zuid. All kinds of wines from the forgotten Eastern European wine countries are served here. Although the history of wine making started here, these countries are often forgotten in the wine world. If you have become curious about all kinds of wines, you can do a wine tasting in the wine bar, where you can choose which ones you want to taste. In addition to the appetizer platters that change weekly, there are also main courses on the menu.
Southern Market
The zuiderMRKT is a small, cozy, weekly neighborhood market. Unique due to its cooperative character. The cooperative consists of members - enthusiastic local residents - who warmly support the market and help out at the market and in the vegetable stall. The members jointly determine the range of all stalls. They buy vegetables and fruit directly from the farmer, to sell them for fair prices on the zuiderMRKT square.
1075 CV Amsterdam
Amsterdam Winery
Although they have been professionally tasting and selecting wine at Wijnhuis Amsterdam for more than 25 years, the wine house in Amsterdam is a fairly recent addition to their story. After numerous tasting sessions, they were so enthusiastic about the German wines that they were only too happy to give the wines a platform within the Netherlands. In May 2018, they opened Wijnhuis.Amsterdam, initially with only three of their own imports from Germany. They now represent an impressive range of twenty German winemakers, three from Austria and one from Luxembourg. When selecting the wines, elegance, drinkability, low alcohol percentages and minimal intervention in the production process are important.
1071 JC Amsterdam
Menno Kroon
Menno Kroon's exuberant and atmospheric display window showcases such enchanting and special flowers that you simply have to take a look inside. Budding love, delight, the inevitable farewell. Each bouquet from Menno Kroon gives meaning to a special moment. Nothing is too crazy for them at Menno Kroon, and you can go there for the most special and diverse bouquets.
1075 NC Amsterdam
Perfume Lounge
At the 'Perfume lounge', they focus on creating and advising on fragrances for companies and organizations and what scent can add to a brand or organization. In addition, they have a store with an assortment of the most special perfumes in the world, where they also give personal fragrance advice. Advice for on the skin or in the house. According to the experts, scent adds something that is not visible and tangible. You can use scent in different ways in a space. It starts, of course, with the fact that it should not smell negative. There are quite a few spaces where you smell the sewer or sanitary facilities, where there has been a lot of smoking or where the extraction is not good and it smells like food. The most simple way of scent in the house is that it smells clean. Many people associate cleaning or detergent with a clean, tidy and well-kept house. In addition, you can turn on the ambiance. Just like with light and music, you can soften or strengthen the atmosphere. You can make it smell very homely or very modern. Rural or artistic. Or very minimalist or intimate.
1071 HR Amsterdam
Galerie Bildhalle
Bildhalle was originally founded as a Swiss gallery specializing in classical and contemporary photography. The gallery now has branches in Zurich and Amsterdam. Since its founding by Mirjam Cavegn in 2013, the gallery has developed into one of the most respected photo galleries in Switzerland. In October 2021, Bildhalle continued its growth with the opening of a second gallery on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam. Here, the gallery presents a carefully selected collection of Dutch and international artists, ranging from emerging talent to established photographers.
1071 HK Amsterdam
Hama Gallery
At Hama Gallery, they believe that a gallery is a boundless meeting place where art and people come together. The goal is to make art more accessible by offering a unique experience that breaks with tradition. The gallery welcomes visitors with open arms, whether you walk in for a spontaneous visit, want an intimate private viewing, or want to celebrate art together with others during our festive openings and garden events.