- Optimising and extending the entrance area.
- Natural ventilation without loss of comfort.
- Reduction of energy use.
The Netherlands Architecture Institute is a museum, archive, library and platform to involve people of all ages in architecture.
Technical and functional issues with the building, as well as the institute’s desire for continuous improvement, led to plans to renovate the entrance area of the institute. This area includes the foyer, restaurant, model room, auditorium and workshop room.
Reuse as leading theme
Arup assessed the technical possibilities for optimising and extending the entrance area while also making it more sustainable. The firm is responsible for the building services, building physics, sustainability, lighting and fire safety.
Based on results from our study, 'reuse' was chosen as the theme for the renovation. One of the solutions was expanding the floor area without expanding the air handling plant. The building services, lighting and acoustics are included in the flexible floor system.
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