OFFICE AMSTELVEEN
renovation in Amstelveen
existing building
The building consists of a substructure and a superstructure. In the upper volume there is a clear segmentation which divides the large volume and gains a certain degree of sophistication. The volume has a center section (the torso), lined on both sides with subvolumes (flanks) with unequal lengths. The middle section is slightly recessed and protruded with respect to the adjacent volumes. Here, on the top floor, the main room for technical installations is located.
In the longitude facades, a segmentation is made by introducing glass windows, reaching to the roof. Because of material choices and the window positions, a big contrast is achieved between the sub and the superstructure. The windows in the facade of the two outer office strips of the superstructure are not executed in the same way. In this way, the dynamics of the facade is further refined and perfected.
renovation in Amstelveen
| client: | ING Vastgoed Assetmanagement bv, Den Haag |
| design: | Gert Jan Knevel |
| project team: | Jeroen Elfering, Martin van de Klooster |
| management: | BOAG Bouw Advies Groep, Rotterdam |
| advisors: | GTI Installatietechniek, Amsterdam; Ingenieursgroep Van Rossum, Amsterdam |
| contractor: | Schakel & Schrale bv, Amsterdam |
| location: | Proffesor Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen |
| floor area: | 6.832 m² |
| start design: | December 1997 |
| completion: | January 1999 |
existing building
The building consists of a substructure and a superstructure. In the upper volume there is a clear segmentation which divides the large volume and gains a certain degree of sophistication. The volume has a center section (the torso), lined on both sides with subvolumes (flanks) with unequal lengths. The middle section is slightly recessed and protruded with respect to the adjacent volumes. Here, on the top floor, the main room for technical installations is located.
In the longitude facades, a segmentation is made by introducing glass windows, reaching to the roof. Because of material choices and the window positions, a big contrast is achieved between the sub and the superstructure. The windows in the facade of the two outer office strips of the superstructure are not executed in the same way. In this way, the dynamics of the facade is further refined and perfected.
assignment
The assignment concerns the renovation of the office complex at Professor Bavinklaan 3 in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. The complex consists of a tower and a strip-shaped building, connected by a common lobby on the ground floor. The existing strip-shaped building was so outdated: everything had to be renewed except for the main concrete structure.
design
All facades and the entire interior of the building are replaced. The main structure of the building is preserved, but the division of the volumes are further refined and strengthened. The substructure is designed as a large telescope. The longitudinal walls, the floor and the roof form the viewer of the telescope. The side facades are executed in glass.
