the question
Kroonenberg Groep and NEOO were looking for a local co-architect to support the American architectural firm Studio Gang with permitting procedures, site surveys, the construction team process, and the integrated technical design of the scheme.
Boltt was responsible for the technical design and, with it, for the high level of finish in the two residential buildings, including the striking facade of the 75-meter Quartz tower. This facade comprises 115 different concrete elements, 88 different vertical concrete fins, and 28 different twisted balustrades. The main challenge lay in designing a facade that was technically feasible, compliant with regulations, and true to its abstract form.
the approach
Using BIM, we were able to collaborate efficiently with all construction partners. The prefabricated concrete facade elements presented a complex technical puzzle. In consultation with the structural engineer, we developed a scaffold-free installation system that first made the facade weathertight and windproof, allowing work on the facade and the interior fit-out of the homes to proceed in parallel. The heavy facade elements could then be installed separately, safely, and without damaging the concrete surface.
During the later design phases, we worked closely with contractor J.P. van Eesteren to refine this approach. Our technical designers developed a practical construction method that helped maintain the pace of construction, enabling the client to begin leasing on schedule while preserving Studio Gang’s design intent.
In a building of this height, a substantial amount of technical infrastructure converges on the lower floors, precisely where a sense of openness is most desirable. For that reason, we devoted particular attention to the technical design of the MEP zones. By integrating them into designated areas, we were able to preserve the spatial quality of the double-height commercial spaces.
The result
To ensure early and active involvement on all sides, we organized a biweekly project board meeting with Kroonenberg Groep and NEOO. This allowed technical aspects with consequences for the appearance of the project, and potentially its long-term management, to be discussed at an early stage. It also made it possible to identify inconsistencies and design flaws early on, clarify the implications of proposed changes, and work together on appropriate solutions.
Close consultation with Studio Gang also took place from an early stage. The firm was struck by the high standard to which the detailing and finishes were developed and is very pleased with the result. In close collaboration with Studio Gang, Kroonenberg Groep, NEOO and J.P. van Eesteren, two residential buildings were realized to a consistently high standard.
client
Kroonenberg Group
year
2016–2022
services
BIM Management
BIM Implementation
Project Coordination
Image
Photography by Kees Hummel
collaboration
Homij, IMd Consulting Engineers, J.P. van Eesteren, Peutz, Rijnboutt, Techniplan Consultants
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