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Intermodal Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
from HOK Transportation Brochure
by HOK
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This intermodal facility located in the heart of Amsterdam is the city’s main cruise ship port and serves as a popular space for public and private receptions of up to 3,000 people.
Planning Interiors
Serving cruise ships, buses and a nearby tram station, this intermodal passenger terminal creates a welcoming and inviting entrance to Amsterdam with a memorable, modern design that is part of the city’s skyline.
The wave-form roof of the arrivals hall creates an abstract reminder of the Netherlands’ rich maritime heritage. Two great arcs of glass, 194 feet high on the waterside and 258 feet high on the landside, greet arriving visitors. These windows allow embarking passengers views of the ship through the building and provide disembarking visitors with views of the city.
The upper level of the building includes offices, restaurants and baggage areas. A bus terminal with retail spaces sits on the ground level, with a two-story, 466-car parking structure below grade. Pedestrian bridges and glass elevators connect people within the terminal and create an open, accessible environment.
With both transportation and hospitality in mind, HOK designed the arrivals hall as a meeting place during the cruise season, and an exhibition and reception hall throughout the year, giving the city a grand space for connection, entertainment and engagement.
