THE GROWTH OF THE DAIWA HOUSING GROUP MEANT THAT THEY WERE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME FOR MODULAR FLEX BUILDER JAN SNEL, PART OF THE GROUP. THEY HAVE NOW LEFT THEIR PERMANENT PREMISES IN MONTFOORT AND MOVED INTO THEIR BRAND NEW ACCOMMODATION IN BUNNIK. COMMISSIONED BY JAN SNEL, PELECON WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURAL ISSUE OF THE NEW PRODUCTION HALL WITH STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE SPACE. IS THIS PROJECT UNIQUE? THE SHORT TIME SPAN IN WHICH THIS PROJECT WAS REALISED!
Because in just six months, the entire building stood, from the first pen mark on paper to the last brick being laid. A challenge for us as structural engineers, because we had to make a recommendation that could actually be realised quickly. And that is by no means the case with all structural solutions. That is why, for instance, beams instead of trusses were chosen for the roof.
THE DIFFERENCE
With our construction advice, we were able to make a difference for Jan Snel in terms of ease of use. The architect’s first design used double columns in the hall. By adding main beams, we were able to halve the number of columns, allowing Jan Snel to divide the hall more freely. The initial design for the hall was also fairly simple, but the building regulations required that the hall should fit in more with its surroundings. This resulted in sloping roofs on the hall, which could actually be realised safely thanks to appropriate construction advice.
OUR PROUD
The speed with which we realised the plan is something we are really proud of! And then also according to the requirements of the building regulations. It was frustrating for a while that these requirements were so strict, because it caused some delays. But when we visit Jan Snel now, we are happy with the original hall that is there!
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