Geplaatst op: 29 September 2022
ON THE FOKKER LOGISTICS PARK, DC “3D” WILL BE REALIZED RIGHT NEXT TO THE RUNWAYS OF SCHIPHOL (VIEW OF THE EAST RUNWAY AND THE AALSMEER RUNWAY). THE DC WILL BE BUILT NEXT TO THE CURRENT WAREHOUSE WHERE WE HAVE USED THE EXISTING ADJACENT FOUNDATION. THE ENTIRE FACILITY WILL HAVE A SURFACE AREA OF APPROX. 10,300 M², WHICH WILL BE USED FOR AIRFREIGHT SERVICES FROM THE BENELUX.
The building, designed by Bronsvoort Blaak Architecten BNA, meets all modern building standards and will of course be equipped with solar panels to meet the sustainability ambition. The office will have a double facade construction and a concrete floor above the living areas. This is all in view of the noise levels involved in a building right next to a runway. For the proper handling of air cargo, Jumbo and ULD docks have been applied in addition to ‘standard’ docks.
One of the unique features of this project is the short time frame in which the steel structure was worked out in 3D. Steel prices were under pressure at the time of design, so the contractor Van der Heijden Bouw en Ontwikkeling had to switch quickly.
Geplaatst op: 3 September 2022
On September 2, 3 and 4, the annual World Port Days will take place. For us this is a moment to look back on the projects we have done in the Dutch ports. There are quite a few of them.
For example, we made the calculations and drawings for a boat shed on the Neveritaweg in Amsterdam. This shed was recently renovated and Pelecon was again involved in adapting its construction.
We were also involved as structural engineers in the development of a residential tower in the harbor of Zwolle. And now we are also working on a new project in the Dutch harbor. How could it be otherwise with a country like the Netherlands, with so much water and so many buildings along the quay!
Geplaatst op: 31 August 2022
A commercial building with offices always requires extra attention. If the client is also a builder, the utmost is asked of the creativity of the consultant. The double cantilever at the office came from the architect’s mind and was eventually solved in a cost-effective way with a small extra addition.
We look back on a pleasant cooperation between architect, Pelecon and client.
Geplaatst op: 21 July 2022
It was 8 years ago this week that plane MH17 crashed, killing all 298 people on board. It is still an immeasurable loss for thousands of surviving relatives. The Stichting Nationaal Monument MH17 wanted to give a place to these feelings – an ambition that has been realised thanks to the efforts of many. Pelecon had the honour of making the structural calculation of the memorial.
The MH17 National Monument is a special landscape object that aims to keep the memory of the 298 victims alive. In the park-like oasis, 298 trees have been planted in a green ribbon in memory of the victims; one for each victim. A place that binds together and serves as an oasis of reflection, comfort and hope. Surrounded by a wreath of sunflowers, with an intimate amphitheatre and an impressive memorial.
Would you like to know more about the monument or visit it? On the website of the Monument you will find more information.
That a team day is important was something we experienced last week! With all our colleagues from Gouda and Amersfoort, we put our talents on edge. Our focus was on all individual talents. What are everyone’s strengths, weaknesses, where can we strengthen each other, where do our individual colleagues need to grow to become an even stronger team? Which role fits like a glove and how do these roles relate to each other? And not unimportantly: what is the goal of Pelecon?
It was nice to see how all colleagues criticised themselves and each other in a polite way, so that at the end of the day we had valuable input for the future. So that we can grow as a team and become even better at our work than we already are! We look back on an inspiring day and look forward to a successful future!
