The board of KIVI Construction Section held an excursion to Holland Composites in Lelystad on Thursday 13 February 2020. There were 29 participants.

Description

Anyone visiting the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is undoubtedly impressed by the huge eye-catcher; a sleek, white facade made of composite that has since been renamed 'the bathtub' by the people of Amsterdam. It is part of the museum's new building commissioned by the city of Amsterdam.

The 'bathtub' is made of composite. But why actually? That became clear on this afternoon. Speakers from Benthem Crouwel Architects, Solico Engineering and Holland Composites gave a unique look behind the scenes of this impressive project and other cases. The theme of the afternoon was composite and the advantages of this application within architecture.

After the tour of the factory, the afternoon ended with snacks and drinks and the opportunity to network.

Programme

14:30 Walk-in and reception at Holland Composites.

15:00 Welcome speech.

15:10 Explanation of design by Joost Vos of Benthem Crouwel Architects. Joost explained how the current design came about and why they chose a composite facade.

15:50 Explanation of engineering by Eric van Uden and Coen Meerbach of Solico Engineering. Eric and Coen explained how the facade was engineered and inspected. They further discussed the challenges of and solutions with composite.

16:30 Explanation of production and realisation by Sven Erik Janssen of Holland Composites. Sven explained how the facade was produced and what specific challenges arose at the Stedelijk Museum.

17:10 Tour of Holland Composites' factory.

17:30 Afterglow with a snack & drink.