Tripolis

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Information about the reference project

Type of building:	Office and Business
Series:	FWS 60, AWS 70 WF.HI, AWS 114
Location:	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Completion:	2022
Architects:	MVRDV
Specialist company:	Rollecate B.V.
Picture credits:	© Bart van Hoek

Post-renovation: Amsterdam's greenest office campus

The original Tripolis office complex was one of the last projects of the famous Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck. The campus has now been redesigned by MVRDV (Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries). The “Tripolis Park” project encompasses the renovation of the old buildings (one of which was converted into affordable rental accommodation), a new park, and the most important addition – an 11-storey groundscaper. Following the southern contour of the plot boundary, the newbuild functions as a sound reduction barrier, protecting the complex and future residential developments from the noise of the adjacent motorway.

The large number of aluminium windows creates a grid-like structure in keeping with the complex geometries of van Eyck's office designs. Implemented using a special construction, the Schüco windows fulfil the highest energy efficiency and architectural demands with outstanding thermal insulation and minimal face widths. The Schüco unitised and mullion/transom façades also feature a high degree of flexibility and attractive design options.

The project has already been awarded the BREEAM-NL Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications for its sustainability credentials. Key aspects contributing towards this include the photovoltaic solar modules, triple-glazed Schüco windows which were installed as a special construction based on the Cradle to Cradle certified AWS 70 WF.HI window system, rainwater harvesting systems, and a circadian lighting system which adapts to the movement of the sun. With its public gardens and green roof terraces, the campus has become a green oasis in the heart of the city for its residents and visitors.

Product information

FWS 60

High-performance mullion/transom façade with 60 mm face width – the basis for a variety of solutions

The Schüco FWS 60 façade system is an impressive basic system for façades and skylight areas with a high level of flexibility and attractive design options, including optimised fabrication and installation processes. Thanks to a broad system range, solutions for the most varied requirements and applications can be implemented.

A transparent system solution integrated in the profile for spandrel safety barriers blends seamlessly and elegantly into the external façade appearance.

Versatile façade window with simple installation

The Schüco AWS 114 window system stands for high efficiency in production, installation and operation, and can be designed as a parallel-opening or projected top-hung window.

With its large vent formats. the functional system can be integrated seamlessly into different façade geometries – even for high vent weights.

As a thermally insulated façade window with standard insulating glazing and a continuous glazing bead, the insert unit offers a diverse range of design options for integration in nearly all Schüco façade systems.