360 Degrees towers are clearly recognizable from a distance. But you’ll only see the real character of this commuter island on the IJ up close. An architectural tour de force in three unequal parts. A short tour: at ground level we find the private storage units and a collective bicycle unit, a sloping area that leads to the carpark, plus the welcoming entrance to three public or commercial areas, and sunny terraces.

The first few floors are grand and compelling; a feature that carries on throughout the whole building. Spectacular ceilings of up to four meters high are to be found, in the largest public space it’s even higher. Notice that each floor exhibits a regular but playful look as you go higher, steadily becoming smaller. And finally we reach the identical and slender twin towers. The only difference being: they’re rotated 90 degrees relative to each other. An early riser will choose for the tower looking east, but a late sunset over the IJ also has its charms. The variety between indoor balconies, rooftop terraces and outdoor balconies together with the recessed masonry style ensure that the facades never fail to surprise. Pay attention to the colour gradient: at ground level cool and dark,  light and airy as you go up.