The municipality of Amsterdam has ambitious goals regarding sustainability. As the city grows, more housing and infrastructure are needed. The construction sector traditionally comes with high CO2 and nitrogen emissions. With the Innovation Pavilion Marineterrein project, the municipality of Amsterdam is testing new possibilities for more sustainable construction in collaboration with innovative companies.
Studio Marco Vermeulen, in collaboration with NPSP, has designed a biobased facade panel that is featured in the pavilion. The shape is inspired by the cellular structure commonly found in nature.
Studio Marco Vermeulen, in collaboration with NPSP, has designed a biobased facade panel that is featured in the pavilion. The shape is inspired by the cellular structure commonly found in nature.
2023
Realised
Gemeente Amsterdam
in cooperation with
NPSP
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Biobased Panel
Organic Shapes
The design of the panel is based on organic structures found in the cells of many organisms and in leaf structures. The three-dimensional structure of the panel provides strength and efficient use of materials. This design gives the facade panel good mechanical properties with minimal thickness.
One Panel
The panel is designed to be rotated 90, 180, and 270 degrees, always fitting nicely with the adjacent panels. This creates a lively, natural pattern, making each facade unique. Despite using only one type of panel, which allows for industrial production (pressing) with a single mold, the back side of the facade panels can also be used as the front, resulting in a completely different pattern.
Amsterdam School Red
The biocomposite facade panel is fully pigmented, allowing it to be cut without creating unsightly edges. Many colors are possible. For this pavilion, a brick red was chosen, referencing the expressive, organic architecture of the Amsterdam School.
Nature Inclusive
The facade combines new (biobased) material use with nature inclusivity. Some panels have holes; these are entry points for birds and insects. Behind these holes are wooden nesting boxes. After construction, monitoring will take place to see how many insects and birds make use of them.
The design of the panel is based on organic structures found in the cells of many organisms and in leaf structures. The three-dimensional structure of the panel provides strength and efficient use of materials. This design gives the facade panel good mechanical properties with minimal thickness.
One Panel
The panel is designed to be rotated 90, 180, and 270 degrees, always fitting nicely with the adjacent panels. This creates a lively, natural pattern, making each facade unique. Despite using only one type of panel, which allows for industrial production (pressing) with a single mold, the back side of the facade panels can also be used as the front, resulting in a completely different pattern.
Amsterdam School Red
The biocomposite facade panel is fully pigmented, allowing it to be cut without creating unsightly edges. Many colors are possible. For this pavilion, a brick red was chosen, referencing the expressive, organic architecture of the Amsterdam School.
Nature Inclusive
The facade combines new (biobased) material use with nature inclusivity. Some panels have holes; these are entry points for birds and insects. Behind these holes are wooden nesting boxes. After construction, monitoring will take place to see how many insects and birds make use of them.
