Van Gendthallen

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Duplicor^® roof elements and the so-called Stoomkappen (steam hoods), which resurrect the original roof design in the heart of Amsterdam, are lightweight, highly thermally insulating, fire-resistant and bio-based.

The prefabricated elements span over several "old wooden and steel" roof trusses. The load-bearing capacity of this original monumental structure could not take much extra weight.

Yet the architect and client wanted to see the original "Stoomkappen" back on the roof and also apply PV panels for renewable energy output.

With its unique lightweight fire-resistant properties, Duplicor^® brings the solution for replacing roofs on listed buildings.

The façade elements are stand-alone elements that rest on the foundation. The exterior and interior finishing was so tight that no further finishing was required after assembly.

The structural composite façade elements have dimensions of 12.50 x 3.50 m, with a thickness of 300 mm. The total façade area covers 5650 m². These large dimensions saved a lot of assembly and labour costs and allowed a very efficient construction of the façade.