Harders Plaza in Harderwijk
From ice rink, to go-kart track, to shopping center

Harders Plaza in Harderwijk is a place that Pelecon knows like the back of its hand. Years ago, we provided structural advice for the transformation of the ice rink into a go-kart track with party center. This mainly concerned the parking decks that had to be placed in the old ice hockey hall in order to give the building a new function. Extra nice that we were also approached again for the constructive advice for the new building on this site. The go-kart track and conference center were demolished and made way for phase 1 of a new shopping complex.

Naam: Peter Witteman
Functie: BIM Modelleur

The new Praxis is now open, the DIY store is part of phase 1 of the new building plan that is being realized in phases. Dirk van den Broek will move to a space in phase 1 next to the Praxis, currently this supermarket is still housed in a building on the location of phase 2. After the move, this building will be demolished and the construction of phase 2 will start where Lidl and Kwantum will be located.

It was a fun project for BIM Modeler Peter, especially since the old trusses of the ice hockey hall were preserved. "These are serving as trusses in Colpro's new industrial hall in Almelo, says Peter.  Thus, after 40 years, the materials get a new and second life and 80 tons of wood have been saved from the incinerator! The building will be completely remountable, so that all materials - including those added now - can be reused again in the future.