Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is a bridge in Amsterdam, completed in 2005, notable for its design and setting. It is associated with 3XN Architects, and the project reflects a considered approach to form, materials, and use. In practical terms, The new Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam, completed in 2005, is the location for two music institutions in Amsterdam: the Ijsbreker for modern music and the BIMhuis for jazz and improvised music. Overall, The structure of the building consists in a concrete volume, surrounded by a glass façade and covered by a roof slab, oriented towards the harbor and the station; on the right side a solid box is ejected over the side channel, supported by a bridge structure.