A tailor-made suit for ladieswear brand Studio Anneloes

Recently, the new office building of Dutch women’s clothing brand Studio Anneloes in Amsterdam Osdorp was completed. Together with Heembouw Architects and contractor Heembouw offices, they took the first steps for the design after which Pelecon was quickly brought in for the constructional issue. Especially the canopy at the front of the building, but also the heart of the office where the showroom is located, needed a solid structural foundation. Especially because of the limited building height, a compact construction was chosen for the building, with small spans and integrated steel beams.

Over the past 15 years, the brand has grown into a major player on the Dutch fashion market, which created the need for its own larger premises. The new building of Studio Anneloes consists of approximately 1,600 m² of office space, 2,000 m² of warehouse and approximately 600 m² of showroom. It is situated at a visible location along the S106 on a characteristic plot near the water and is designed in such a way that further growth is possible in the future.

Structural challenge
A challenge for the constructor were the large glass surfaces in the building, which ensure a lot of daylight and a beautiful view from the workplace. In the warehouse, large glass facades and a skylight in the roof provide daylight and views, creating a pleasant working environment for warehouse workers.

Structural calculations for sustainability
The company’s sustainability philosophy is also clearly visible on both the inside and outside of the building. For example, the facades have been constructed from a timber frame and clad with Neolife (92% wood and bio-based material and 100% recyclable). The construction of the warehouse roof has been calculated in such a way that it is possible to place sufficient PV panels on it to make the building completely energy-neutral. In short: the building is like a ‘tailor-made suit’ for the company’s activities.

Photography: Laurens Kuipers