A new project in the city of Amsterdam recently received approval: a 22 unit office building designed by Allard Architecture that will use prefabricated concrete matchboxes. The office building is fittingly dubbed the Matchbox building, given the segmented quality of the stacked and angled boxes that lend themselves to a facade characterized by large picture windows and units that cantilever out over the sidewalk. The finished look appears playful, modern and creative  perfect for the artistic neighborhood in Amsterdam North.