Hustle and Bustle

Courtesy Amsterdam Keizersgracht / Utrechtsestraat by patrick_bosman

Amsterdam, Netherlands - (BTT) Every now and again, it's nice to pull back from the buildings themselves to look at things in the larger context. Just take a look around - a kid with balloons, a mother and daughter on their bike, a tram full of people weaving through the pedestrians using the power lines overhead - you'd be hard pressed to find a more active streetscape. The architecture might be taking more of a background role, but don't for an instant think of that as in insult. Sometimes the best buildings (and this street has some great ones) are content to lay back and let the focus stay on those who get to enjoy them.

Scaffolds & Shops

Courtesy Amsterdam Gift Shop by Brick City Depot

Amsterdam, The Netherlands- (BTT) In his series of fictional buildings from Amsterdam, Brian (Brick City Depot) has built buildings that seem to outshine the last, no matter how amazing. This latest is no exception! A modular gift shop (Which isn't very common, I may add!), complete with a fully furnished top floor apartment, functional scaffolding, concrete street barriers, and an A.C. unit on top, this would fit well in any town, but it seems that the Dutch will be the ones to get it!

What Happens in Amsterdam...

Courtesy Amsterdam Hotel by BrickCityDepot

Amsterdam, The Netherlands- (BTT) As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Amsterdam has had its time to rack up a large number of beautiful buildings. This is one of those buildings. From the elegant rooftop, to the awning over the entrance, this building screams beauty and elegance. The interior doesn't disappoint either! From a hotel logo on the rug adorning the foot of the stairs, to the mailboxes for the residents, the dual suites, a small landing leading to an even smaller balcony, this modular doesn't disappoint. May I suggest the caviar, sir?

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