Two new milestones for new construction project The Hive in Amsterdam New West. Recently, the 101st (!) apartment was sold, and with the completion of the basement unit, construction has entered a new phase. There is more often a good vibe around the energy-positive project-with climate forest. Thus, the building was named the best new construction project worldwide in 2025! There are still two-room apartments available starting at 400,000 euros (n.d.).
One of the things that make The Hive "unlike anything else" is the climate forest that accompanies the project. This is unlike your average indoor garden. Thanks to this "urban jungle," you breathe fresh air among shady birches, field maples and black alders. You unwind on a bench, a swing or another "chill spot," while the sun's rays play through the trees. Through wooden decking paths surrounded by ferns and lily-of-the-valley, you experience nature. And you enjoy coolness and biodiversity. And all in the middle of the city, literally next door to your new construction apartment.
The sustainable ambitions of The Hive also give the project something extra. Rainwater will be retained, there will be greenery on the facades and there is - in addition to the climate forest - a beautiful roof garden. Moreover, the apartments have energy label A+++ or A++++. This not only offers great comfort and a lower energy bill (with normal consumption), but is also good for nature and the climate. Additional advantage: you can borrow more for the purchase of the apartment.
But there's another reason the project is so highly regarded: it offers a combination of living with nature, culture, neighborhood spirit and care. Here's the thing. The Hive consists of a new building complex and a municipal monument, which formerly housed Calvijn College. The apartments for sale will be in the new building. A health center will be located on the first floor. A parking garage and bicycle storage will be located under the building. The former school building will be preserved and will provide space for creative people, a daycare center (work studio) for people with disabilities, and a community room. That community room is the perfect place to meet other people.
What about accessibility? Lelylaan Station, where bus, train, streetcar and metro converge, is right next to your front door. So you can get to other parts of Amsterdam, or beyond, quickly and easily from here in many ways.
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Does all that sound like music to your ears? Then there's good news. Because there are still apartments available in The Hive. These are two-bedroom apartments of around fifty square meters, with purchase prices starting at 400,000 euros (n.a.). These prices are based on an annual ground rent. All apartments have a private outdoor space. View the current available housing offer via the housing seeker on the project site and register for your preferred apartment. Or contact one of the brokers: 020-3017715 (Fris Woningmakelaars) or 020-4400000 (KRK brokers).
It has already been said, at The Hive you will soon be living in an award-winning project. In fact, in 2025, The Hive received the prestigious MIPIM award for 'Best New Development' worldwide. The MIPIM award has been called the "Oscar for the real estate world. That award gave the project a huge boost; so did the milestone of the hundredth buyer. "That milestone confirms that The Hive matches what modern city dwellers are looking for: a smart, sustainable living environment where you don't just buy a house, but enter a community," said Rik Verwaest of developer ION. Expected completion of this special project is in the third quarter of 2027.
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