28 Densities and heights 1 2 3 4 1 Low density, low-rise architecture 2 High density, medium-rise architecture
29 This map of Amsterdam’s built-up space classified by construction heights (Floor Space Index or FSI) and built area (Ground Space Index or GSI) shows that the latter is greatest in central areas and decreases towards the edges of the city. Amsterdam’s tallest buildings are along the urban ring road, especially in the office belts of Sloterdijk and Zuidas. Outlying areas, particularly North Amsterdam and the harbourside, have the lowest building heights in the city. highrise mediumrise lowrise built surface 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1 0,2 FSI GSI 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 3 Medium density, high-rise architecture 4 High density, high-rise architecture