An industrial building situated on the border of an industrial area, near the access route to the centre of Alkmaar, needs an upgrade. Requested is a renovation, a rooftop extension and the transformation of a connected apartment to an industrial unit as well.
The design is constructed as a pile of matchboxes: all functional elements are marked towards the outside of the building.
Two long stairs and a cargo elevator connect the different levels. The two stairs connect separate spaces as to provide two separate escape routes.
The new rooftop extension is constructed in cross layer wood. Light in weight, long spans, elements combined in a monolithic construction and placed in three days are the advantages of the system. The beams are hidden under the floor and above the ceiling.
Final Design
Industrial building Alkmaar NL
Client: Technische Dienstverlening David Mulder BV
Plan 789 M2, 2795 M3, Footprint 395 M2, Plot 683 M2
Front upper unit:
public area with lobby and reception
Front lower unit:
Canteen, kitchen, toilets
Big unit:
Workplace & storage
Rooftop extension:
Office
Back lower unit:
Workplace & storage
Back upper unit: