CLIENT
Ballast Nedam
LOCATION
Amsterdam, Nederland
YEAR OF COMPLETION
2010
SURFACE
2874 m2
MATERIAL
Raficlad
The architect wanted a look similar to amber, hence the differently colored composite facade panels. The placement of the panels was determined by means of photographic material of amber. The panels are mounted with a tongue and groove.
Composite Facade – Sports Center UVA: Architect Rudy Uytenhaak had a special plan in mind for the new sports center of the University of Amsterdam.
The composite facade of Sports Center University Amsterdam had to be expressive, with a look similar to amber. We were given a photo and sample of a gemstone type, which the translucent Raficlad panels had to show a great resemblance to. The various yellow, orange and red panels were created from this design wish. The placement of the composite facade panels was also determined using photo material of amber.
The transparent properties of the composite Raficlad facade panels for the UvA Sports Centre are emphasised by deliberately keeping the underlying steel omega profiles visible. The composite facade panels are also mounted with a clip connection.
The new sports accommodation measures approximately 10,000 m² in surface area and has three floors with a large number of sports areas. The façade surface with Raficlad panels amounts to 2874 m².
Development, production, transport and assembly of the composite façade panels for the Sports Centre of the University of Amsterdam by Holland Composites.
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