Rijkskantoor
Transformation of former FIOD* building into office for Rijkswaterstaat**2020-2023
Adres: Surinameweg 4, Haarlem
Gross floor area: 12.000m2
Client and owner: BAM Bouw en techniek
User: Rijkswaterstaat
In Collaboration with: Beyond Space, MVSA Architects
Photographer: Max Hart Nibbrig
ardor—studio:
— General concept development
— Fixed furniture design and technical drawings
— FF&E
— Part of the communication with contractor, client, and producers
— Graphic and textual presentations
— Visualisations
Media:
Architectenweb
Archinect
*Fiscal Information and Investigation Service**Ministry of infrastructure and watermanagement
The overal goals of the project was to bring in openness and light, add a new extension and strengthening the relationship with the surrounding park—combining the old and new in a balanced spatial program and with refined use of sustainable materials.
On the ground floor, a multifunctional seating area forms around the diagonal main axis that logically connects the entrance area, the grand café, the patio and the conference center.
The extension is designed to be circular, demountable, and remountable. To add character and create a clear distinction between the existing building and the extension, the floors, walls, and structure of the extension are all made of wood.
On the office floors the colours are in sync with the amount of daylight coming in. Higher floors are furnished in darker tones, while lighter tones are selected for the lower floors.