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]]> 1402-superkubus-exodus-personal-architecture.asp Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7417-superkubus-exodus Superkubus Exodus The 38 cubic houses and two supercubes sit above an elevated pedestrian street that bridges a busy road, connecting a market square and the port. Built in 1982, the so-called Blaak Forest exemplified an exuberant approach to architecture and urban design.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The entrance to Supercube Exodus is on the pedestrian street.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus Dwelling rooms wrap around the atrium on the second and third floors.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The architect replaced a central column with a new atrium that is both a structural and programmatic element. On the ground floor a pantry sits in it, while on upper floors it brings in daylight from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus By adding skylights and improving ventilation, P-A was able to turn the upper part of the cube into the main communal area, with a kitchen.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus Consulting Rooms   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus A small lounge overlooks the main communal area.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus On the fourth floor, there are places for residents to work on computers.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from above.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus The Blaak Forest complex seen from the street.   Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Superkubus Exodus Section of the Supercube before renovation.   Image courtesy Personal Architecture Superkubus Exodus View of the first and second levels before renovation.   Photo courtesy of Personal Architecture. Superkubus Exodus View of the third level before renovation.   Photo courtesy of Personal Architecture Superkubus Exodus View of the fourth level before renovation.   Photo courtesy of Personal Architecture