Location: Wijnand Nuijenstraat, Amsterdam-West

Project type: Renovation and extension/

Phase: SO-VO
Architecture Office: as employee at NAMO Architecture

Built in 1969 by architects Van Woerden and Schneider, Titus Chapel is part of the planned expansion of Amsterdam from the beginning of the 20th century. Overtoomse Veld, developed from the 1950s to 1970s, features elongated residential buildings around green courtyards, designed to offer a healthy living environment. The area includes distinct church buildings on Derkinderenstraat that contrast with the uniform housing around. Recent urban renewal has increased the need for public meeting spaces, positioning the Titus Chapel as an important community hub.

The Titus Chapel is a dynamic Christian urban congregation in Amsterdam-West of about 150 people with many active members from young to old. Its members have an open and inclusive attitude towards faith and the environment. In addition to services in the main hall, neighborhood meals are organized, there is a language café and space for meetings and gatherings. The Great Hall is also regularly rented out for a variety of uses, from music groups to student groups. The goal of The Titus Chapel is to strengthen both the secondary use of spaces and the open appearance to the surrounding area. There is a need for several small rooms, a reflection area and a welcoming entrance with meeting space at the front of the building. There is also a desire to improve the comfort of the indoor climate and make the building more sustainable.