Silodam is a

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and mix use (office / commercial / meeting place / public space) complex located in Oude

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in the

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. The complex is designed by

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. Built on a former

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and incorporating grain silos known as the ''Stone Silo'' (c. 1896-1898 and restored by

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) was constructed from 1995 to 2003. Within the container complex are 95 units for housing and the rest for mix use.

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