Representing a new chapter of the cultural house for the curious mind, the new and improved Felix Meritis building is a vibrant safe haven for both the young and the old.
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Felix Meritis Building in Amsterdam. Image by i29.
This unique building on Keizersgracht was built in 1788 for a society of scientists, artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers. Regarded a hotspot for creativity and crossovers during intellectual movements such as “The Enlightenment” ?an 18th-century coalition that emphasized reason and science ? the building was home to five different departments and facilitated space for music, commerce, literature, physics and drawing.
Reimagining the grand spaces of Amsterdam?s iconic Felix Meritis building, Dutch interior architecture studio i29 adds a contemporary touch to an already vibrant history, creating a colorful revamp that has since transformed the 18th-century style rooms through merging historical allure with modern design sophistication.

Commissioned by investment group Amerborgh, i29 was tasked to further the complete interior redesign of the space by end 2020. Through installations, textile wall coverings, acoustic facilities, and colorful finishes, i29 was able to successfully incorporate a distinct and charismatic design into the Felix Meritis building, which is not only inspired by rich history but contemporary and refreshed with modern interven...