The Alaska Building created for Visser & Smit Bouw, Modulus Projectontwikkeling by Netherlands architecture office KOW. This building have 30.000 m2 of office spaces and 11.000 m2 of underground parking. A glass volume is a logical translation of a large program within the requirements of the masterplan and historic boundaries of a relatively small plot of land. The urban planning context and the indepth plans ask for a large degree of transparency in the façades.

In combination with demanding climate control requirements, the application of insulated façades is a justified choice. The fire security of this entirely glazed building has been solved in an ingenious manner, whereby sprinkler systems are not necessary. Through means of a simple form, the building is understated with sensitive detailing, strengthening the architectural design.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 3:06 am and is filed under Office Design.Tags: alaska, Alaska Building, Alaska Building by KOW, Architectural Design, architecture, Building Design, facades, glass volume, glazed building, KOW, masterplan, Office architecture, Office Building, office spaces, planning context, plot of land, Projectontwikkeling, sprinkler, strengthening Architectural, urban planning, Visser & Smit Bouw
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