This unique loft with an impressive studio space is located in a former canteen of the Royal Dutch Steamship Company. With a raw appearance and spectacular ceiling heights of over 5 meters, it offers a bright and spacious living environment with a beautiful view over the water. The property features three bedrooms, a studio space, a music room, and a hobby room, providing ample opportunities for creative living and working. There is a very good possibility to expand the space by an additional approximately 120 m², which offers many extra options and layout variations – see the alternative floor plan. The total living area would then be approximately 347 m². This historic building was renovated in the 1990s into eight unique loft apartments with a creative flair. It offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a historic location by the water.
Tour
The living room is located on the water side and faces south, with large windows and a ceiling height ranging from 5.36 meters to 6.21 meters at the apex. The original tile floor adds extra character to the space. An open kitchen has been chosen, which is basic but functional. In the high space, a sleeping area has been created with three bedrooms, two of which have loft beds for extra space-saving. The simple bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, sink, and toilet. The studio of approximately 130 m² is an inspiring space with northern light, a stunning ceiling height up to 6.21 meters, and plenty of storage. This multifunctional space offers the opportunity to work creatively in a unique environment.
Extra
There is a unique opportunity to rearrange the property and create more space. It is possible to expand the space by an additional approximately 120 m², offering many extra possibilities – see the alternative floor plan. This would increase the total area to approximately 347 m².
Neighborhood
The property is located on the car-free Levantplein on the KNSM island. It is a child-friendly area with many playgrounds, squares, swimming docks, and water sports facilities. The Brazilië shopping center offers a wide range of shops and amenities. There is also a thriving market at the nearby Javaplein, where fresh products and delicacies can be found. The trendy Czaar Peterstraat and Veemkade are within walking distance. Nieuw Noord, with places like the restaurant Hangar, Hotel de Goudfazant, and the film house FC Hyena, is easily reachable by ferry.
Key details
• Usable living area approximately 226 m²
• Additional indoor space approximately 71 m²
• Possibility to increase living area to approximately 347 m²
• Located on leasehold land, owned by the Municipality of Amsterdam. Current leasehold period is bought off until April 30, 2041
• Service costs VvE € 590.37 per month including advance payment for gas/electricity & water
• Municipal monument
• Designation according to the split deed: studio annex living space
• Designation in BAG – residential
• Designation according to zoning plan – mixed 2

De Kantine
This extraordinary loft with stunning studio space is located in a former canteen of the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company. With its raw aesthetic and spectacular ceiling heights of over 5 meters, you’ll enjoy a bright and spacious living environment with a beautiful view over the water. The property features 3 bedrooms and a studio space, offering ample opportunities for creative living and working. There’s a great opportunity to expand the space by approximately 120 m², providing this property with many additional possibilities and layout variations – see alternative floor plan. The total living area would then be approximately 347 m². This monumental building was renovated in the 1990s into eight unique loft apartments with a creative ambiance. A unique opportunity to live and work in a historic location by the water.
Judith de Jong | Real Estate Agent at Broersma Residential

Architecture
The property is situated in a section of the former canteen of the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company. Architect Piet Verschuyl designed the building in the early 1960s. The building is constructed as if it’s floating; it’s referred to as a “lifted” building, as there is no ground floor. This created a view through the building from the northern to the southern side underneath it. When the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company withdrew from the island, a group of artists occupied the building after a period of vacancy. These artists, gathered under the Edelweis Foundation, purchased the building from the Municipal Land Development Corporation. During this period, metal ship stairs were installed, providing each apartment with its own exit/escape route. In 2014, the building was declared a municipal monument.




















