Visit to The Platform Microcity, the multifunctional mini-city under construction next to Utrecht CS and above the new Uithoflijn public transport terminal. The tour of the building will be preceded by presentations by architect Arjen Zaal (VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism), structural engineers Bianca Oostdam and Hielke Zuidwijk (IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs) and contractor Cees Hofste (Platform Bouw).

Project description The Platform Microcity

Location reception, introductions and closing: The Green House, Croeselaan 16, 3521 CA Utrecht

Target groups clients and architects (relations Bouwen met Staal) and members KIVI Bouw. Architects can note the hours spent as WAT hours (continuing education - Architect's Title Act)

Organisation

KIVI Construction and Building with Steel department

Contact: Arend Dolsma (Building with Steel), e-mail: arend@bouwenmetstaal.nl

Participation is free of charge. You can register via the registration button at the top right of this page. After registration, you will receive a confirmation of participation. Registrations will be processed in order of receipt. The number of available places is limited.

Travel info and parking The Green House is easily accessible by public transport. From Utrecht Central Station (exit Jaarbeurszijde), The Green House is about 10 minutes' walk away. Parking is best at P1 or P3 of the Jaarbeurs. Click here for the location on Google Maps.

Programme

from 13:30

Welcome participants with coffee/tea in The Green House, restaurant

Introductions in room,1st floor (The Green House)

14:00

Welcome by Frank Maatje (Building with Steel)

14:10

The Microcity Platform: sustainable, healthy and social city in the city by Arjen Zaal (VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism)

14:40

The sustainable, lightweight construction system for The Platform Microcity by Bianca Oostdam and Hielke Zuidwijk (IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs)

15:10

The Platform Microcity: the implementation by Cees Hofste (Platform Bouw)

15:30

Short instruction tour by Cees Hofste (Platform Bouw)

15:45-16:30

Guidedtour by Cees Hofste and Cock Waardenburg (Platform Bouw) with architect and structural engineers

16:45

Closing with drinks & snacks in restaurant The Green House