No Compromise Design
“During the preliminary phase, together with the tender team, we inventoried the aesthetic and technical wishes and requirements for the façade,” explains Bas Aarts, Architectural Consultant at Novastruct Netherlands.
“We also investigated how the building’s façade at this specific location could be constructed as smartly and efficiently as possible, without compromising on those wishes and requirements.
” Sluishuis is situated in the water, meaning a traditional construction site setup was out of the question.
Consequently, all windows, doors, and sliding doors were pre-installed by at a timber-frame factory in Montfoort, Netherlands.
From the factory, all façade elements were transported to the site -fully finished and on a just-in-time basis – where they could be installed immediately.”
Based on the stringent requirements for thermal and acoustic performance, as well as wind and water tightness, Novastruct recommended the most suitable profile systems and glass types for this project.
“At Sluishuis, we utilized both window frames featuring tilt-and-turn sashes and standard doors,” explains Aarts.
“In terms of wind and water tightness, tilt-and-turn windows actually perform significantly better than standard doors. For this reason, tilt-and-turn windows were installed on virtually every floor, with the exception of the plinth level, including those providing access to the balconies. Furthermore, the tilt function, a widely used feature for naturally ventilating interior spaces, is a real bonus for the residents.”
