conversion of office building in Zoetermeer
| client: | Rijsterborgh Vastgoed |
| design: | Benjamin Robichon |
| project team: | Naud Schoeder, Sjoerd van de Reep |
| contractor: | C. van de Grift BV |
| advisors: | DWA (M&E); Adams Bouwtechniek (structure) |
| location: | Engelandlaan 350-396, Zoetermeer |
| plot size: | 739 m² |
| floor area: | 2.450 m² |
| start design: | December 2015 |
| start construction: | May 2017 |
| completion: | March 2018 |
The former office building built in 1990 has been transformed in to a sustainable residential building. It consists of 22 apartments, varying from 70m² to 110m². The building has an A+ energy label..
The residential building has a unique appearance and contemporary image, because of the new facade. Furthermore, it is connected to the environment and the history of Zoetermeer. The facade consists of aluminium cladding. Each plate exists of a texture of lotus flowers, in Dutch “Meerbloemen”, which is the symbol of Zoetermeer. The composition of folded figures creates a contrast between light and shadow and a light and softened appearance. In addition, the façade provides both transparency and privacy to the outdoor spaces of each apartment. The unique façade cladding was developed in collaboration with Metadecor.
Previously, it was an anonymous office building on a parking lot in a post-war urban environment. After the transformation, it is a unique residential building, visible from the environment and integrated in the city centre of Zoetermeer.
